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Infarction of the Testis: a Complication of Epididymitis
Author(s) -
KIRK D.,
GINGELL J. C.,
FENELEY R. C. L.
Publication year - 1982
Publication title -
british journal of urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.773
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1464-410X
pISSN - 0007-1331
DOI - 10.1111/j.1464-410x.1982.tb06985.x
Subject(s) - epididymitis , orchitis , complication , testicular atrophy , atrophy , medicine , infarction , surgery , myocardial infarction
Summary— Two patients are described in whom infarction of the testis occurred following epididymitis. Although rarely reported, this complication might account for some cases of “orchitis” or for testicular atrophy and may occur more frequently than is recognised.