[A case of polyarteritis nodosa presenting as a mass in scrotum]

Hinyokika Kiyo. 2001 Mar;47(3):211-3.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

A 16-year-old boy with a painful tumor in the left scrotum was referred to our department. CT scans showed a low density area in the left testis, so we diagnosed a left testicular tumor and performed left inguinal orchiectomy. Histological examination revealed polyarteritis nodosa (PN) of the testis and epididymis. Systemic examination revealed no other evidence of PN. Although induration developed in the right epididymis after the operation, it resolved with steroid therapy. The patient is currently asymptomatic and is being followed at our clinic. The pathogenesis and management of this rare condition are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use
  • Genital Neoplasms, Male / complications*
  • Genital Neoplasms, Male / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Orchiectomy
  • Polyarteritis Nodosa / complications*
  • Polyarteritis Nodosa / drug therapy
  • Polyarteritis Nodosa / surgery
  • Prednisolone / therapeutic use
  • Scrotum*
  • Testicular Neoplasms / complications*
  • Testicular Neoplasms / surgery

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Prednisolone