Multidrug Resistant Epididymitis Progressing to Testicular Infarct and Orchiectomy
Joint Authors
Maranchie, Jodi K.
Slater, Rick C.
Farber, Nicholas J.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-11-27
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Global testicular infarction is a rare sequela of infectious epididymitis, with few reports in the urologic literature since the introduction of fluoroquinolones in the late 1980s.
Ischemia occurs secondary to inflammation and edema of the spermatic cord with compression of arterial flow.
We report a case of multidrug resistant epididymitis following prostate biopsy that progressed to global testicular infarction requiring orchiectomy.
This case highlights the fact that epididymitis does not always follow an indolent pathway to resolution.
Progression of pain should prompt early imaging and intervention.
It further highlights the potential urologic consequences of the rising prevalence of multidrug resistant bowel flora in the United States, which will increasingly influence the management of presumed uncomplicated epididymitis, whether being primary or postprocedural.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Farber, Nicholas J.& Slater, Rick C.& Maranchie, Jodi K.. 2013. Multidrug Resistant Epididymitis Progressing to Testicular Infarct and Orchiectomy. Case Reports in Urology،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Farber, Nicholas J.…[et al.]. Multidrug Resistant Epididymitis Progressing to Testicular Infarct and Orchiectomy. Case Reports in Urology No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Farber, Nicholas J.& Slater, Rick C.& Maranchie, Jodi K.. Multidrug Resistant Epididymitis Progressing to Testicular Infarct and Orchiectomy. Case Reports in Urology. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-487810
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-487810