OrchitisN45.91

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Didymitis

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Inflammation of the testicles.

EtiopathogenesisThis section has been translated automatically.

Infection with bacteria or viruses or as an immunological process, e.g. in parotitis epidemica, syphilis (orchitis fibrosa specifica)

Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.

High fever, painful swelling of the testicles. Duration up to several weeks.

Differential diagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.

Testicular torsion.

TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.

Causal with antibiotics after antibiogram. If necessary, cooling and testicular elevation or wearing of a suspensor.

Progression/forecastThis section has been translated automatically.

Possible subsequent azoospermia and impotence.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer