Candidal epididymo-orchitis: case report and review

Clin Infect Dis. 1998 Apr;26(4):942-5. doi: 10.1086/513937.

Abstract

We describe a case of epididymo-orchitis with candiduria and histologically proven epididymal abscesses due to Candida albicans and review six previously reported cases. Candidal epididymo-orchitis occurs in patients with recognized risk factors for candidal infection, often after instrumentation of the urinary tract. Cases caused by both C. albicans and Candida glabatra have been described. Drainage or orchidectomy may be required for definitive diagnosis and treatment. Treatment with oral antifungals alone has been effective in two cases.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use
  • Candidiasis / complications*
  • Candidiasis / drug therapy
  • Candidiasis / microbiology
  • Candidiasis / pathology
  • Epididymis*
  • Fluconazole / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Orchitis / complications*
  • Orchitis / drug therapy
  • Orchitis / microbiology
  • Orchitis / pathology

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents
  • Fluconazole