Bilateral fungal epididymo-orchitis with abscess.
We present a unique case of bilateral fungal epididymo-orchitis with abscess formation due to Torulopsis glabrata in a nonimmunosuppressed patient with a neurogenic bladder. This case highlights the risk factors for fungal infections of the urinary tract and the difficulty with their management.
Lyne
J C
JC
Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
Flood
H D
HD
D000038:Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology*; D000368:Aged; D002177:Candidiasis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D004823:Epididymitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009920:Orchitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology*; D012307:Risk Factors; D001750:Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic / Q000150:complications