title: Segmental infarct of the testis due to hypersensitivity angiitis.
abstract: We present a case of hypersensitivity angiitis causing a segmental infarction of the testis. The lesion presented as a discrete, palpable mass that led to orchiectomy. Hypersensitivity angiitis has not been reported previously to affect the testes or to produce a segmental infarct in any solid organ. A discussion is given of the vasculitides, especially periarteritis nodosa, that may involve the testes.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19140.
authors.forename: H M
authors.initials: HM
authors.lastname: Baer
authors.forename: W L
authors.initials: WL
authors.lastname: Gerber
authors.forename: A R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Kendall
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Locke
authors.forename: P B
authors.initials: PB
authors.lastname: Putong
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007238:Infarction / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013737:Testis / Q000098:blood supply*; D018366:Vasculitis, Leukocytoclastic, Cutaneous / Q000150:complications*