title: [Case report: brucellosis complicated by epididymo-orchitis and paravertebral abscess].
abstract: Brucellosis which is a zoonotic infection involving many systems, is widespread in Turkey. Although muscular and skeletal system involvements are common, genitourinary system complications (epididymo-orchitis) are observed rarely. Brucellosis accompanied by abscess formation in the vertebra is generally seen in the elderly and patients with chronic diseases, while epididymo-orchitis in young patients. However, it is very unusual to detect these two complications together. In this report, a case of 42 years old male patient with epididymo-orchitis and paravertebral abscess due to brucellosis, has been presented.
authors.affiliation: Ankara Universitesi Tip Fakültesi, Klinik Bakteriyoloji ve Infeksiyon Hastaliklari Anabilim Dali, Ankara.
authors.forename: Salih
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Cesur
authors.forename: Aydin
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ciftçi
authors.forename: T Hasip
authors.initials: TH
authors.lastname: Sözen
authors.forename: Emin
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Tekeli
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D000328:Adult; D002006:Brucellosis / Q000150:complications*; D004823:Epididymitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008161:Lumbosacral Region; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D009920:Orchitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D014463:Ultrasonography