Global testicular infarction
Global testicular infarction is fortunately rare, and is most commonly seen in the context of testicular torsion. However rarely it can occur secondary to other causes.
Pathology
Etiology
- testicular torsion
- epididymo-orchitis
- iatrogenic
- surgery, e.g. inguinal hernia repair
- post-EVAR due to cholesterol embolization
- trauma
- vasculitis, e.g. Henoch-Schonlein purpura
- sickle cell disease: very rare, 6 cases reported globally, as of 2018
See also
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