Scrotal abscess with xanthogranulomatous epididymo-orchitis: a case report of rare diagnostic entity

  • Dr. Renuka Verma Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology, Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India
  • Dr. Niti Dalal Senior Resident, Department of Pathology, Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India
  • Dr. Archana Yadav Resident, Department of Pathology, Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India
  • Dr. Richa Pawar Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology, Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India
  • Dr. Sunita Singh Senior Professor, Department of Pathology, Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17511/jopm.2020.i07.04
Keywords: Xanthogranuloma, Epididymitis, Orchitis, Malignancy

Abstract

Xanthogranulomatous epididymo-orchitis is an extremely rare diagnostic entity presenting as a scrotal mass with or without pain. Rarely, it can affect prostate, epididymis, and testicle. It can mimic a testicular malignancy both clinically as well as radiologically, hence, careful pathological examination and biomarker study are essential to rule out malignancy. We report a case of 50 years old male with increasing right testicular swelling with a discharging pus. Skin over scrotum was gangrenous. Right orchidectomy was performed. Histopathological diagnosis revealed features of xanthogranulomatous epididymo-orchitis with no evidence of malignancy. IHC markers for tumor were negative.

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CITATION
DOI: 10.17511/jopm.2020.i07.04
Published: 2020-10-31
How to Cite
Dr. Renuka Verma, Dr. Niti Dalal, Dr. Archana Yadav, Dr. Richa Pawar, & Dr. Sunita Singh. (2020). Scrotal abscess with xanthogranulomatous epididymo-orchitis: a case report of rare diagnostic entity. Tropical Journal of Pathology and Microbiology, 6(7), 443-445. https://doi.org/10.17511/jopm.2020.i07.04
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Vol 6 No 7 (2020): Sep-Oct
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Case Report

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