A case of xanthogranulomatous epididymitis complicated by florid testicular cystic ectasia
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Xanthogranulomatous inflammation (XGI) is a rare, benign inflammatory condition of unclear pathogenesis, characterised by infiltration and subsequent destruction of normal tissue by lipid-laden macrophages together with lymphocytes and plasma cells. A 56-year-old gentleman was referred to the urology department of our hospital due to concerns that his right testicle felt firmer than his left over the preceding six months. He was investigated and subsequently underwent a right sided orchidectomy. The overall histopathological findings were consistent with chronic xanthogranulomatous epididymitis with testicular outflow tract obstruction and cystic ectasia of the rete testis and testicular parenchyma.
Source: Urology Case Reports
Authors: Gregory Apap Bologna, David Pisani, Cressida Gauci, Steven Camilleri, Simon Bugeja
Institution: Mater Dei Hospital
Language: English
Subfield: Rheumatology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,060
OpenAlex ID: W4405597817