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Inflammation of the testes. Etiology: viral - 20% of men with mumps - orchitis without epididymitis suggests mumps [4] - extension of bacterial infection from epidydymitis [4] Clinical manifestations: 1) diffuse testicular tenderness 2) parotitis preceding testicular pain by 1-2 weeks Radiology: - scrotal ultrasound - normal or increased blood flow to the testes Management: 1) bed rest 2) scrotal elevation 3) analgesics

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epididymitis

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male genital disease urogenital infection

References

  1. Saunders Manual of Medical Practice, Rakel (ed), WB Saunders, Philadelphia, 1996, pg 400-401
  2. Terry N, Schraga ED Medscape (eMedicine); Orchitis https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/777456-overview
  3. Wkipedia: Orchitis https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orchitis
  4. Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 19 American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 2022 - Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 19 Board Basics. An Enhancement to MKSAP19. American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 2022