title: Idiopathic granulomatous orchitis.
abstract: A case of idiopathic granulomatous orchitis in a 37-year-old Nigerian male is discussed. He presented with a history of pain and swelling of left testis of three weeks duration. A clinical impression of tumor of the testis was made followed by orchidectomy. A systemic review failed to show evidence of any infective proccess. Histology showed non-caseating tuberculoid granulomas replacing the seminiferous tubules.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006099:Granuloma / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009920:Orchitis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery