Segmental infarct of the testis due to hypersensitivity angiitis.
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.
Baer
H M
HM
Department of Urology, Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19140.
Gerber
W L
WL
Kendall
A R
AR
Locke
J L
JL
Putong
P B
PB
D006801:Humans; D007238:Infarction / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013737:Testis / Q000098:blood supply*; D018366:Vasculitis, Leukocytoclastic, Cutaneous / Q000150:complications*