"BCGitis": A rare case of tuberculous epididymo-orchitis following intravesical Bacillus Calmette-Guérin therapy

Authors

  • Virginie Demers
  • Vincent Pelsser

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3941/jrcr.v6i11.1100

Keywords:

Tuberculous epididymo-orchitis, intravesical Bacillus Calmette-Guérin, BCGitis, granulomatous epididymo-orchitis, tuberculosis, epididymitis

Abstract

Tuberculous epididymo-orchitis is a rare complication of intravesical Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) therapy for urothelial cancer of the bladder. We present such a case, describe its sonographic appearance and review the literature. The difficulties in diagnosing this condition based on imaging alone, given the extensive overlap with the appearance of bacterial epididymo-orchitis, malignant testicular disease and testicular torsion, are discussed. Adequate knowledge of tuberculous epididymo-orchitis is of capital importance in order to ensure a proper diagnosis and treatment.

Author Biographies

Virginie Demers

Diagnostic Radiology Resident, McGill University, Jewish General Hospital

Vincent Pelsser

Associate Professor, McGill University, Jewish General Hospital
Journal of Radiology Case Reports November 2012 issue - Flare Response versus Disease Progression in Patients with Non-small Cell Lung Cancer by Al-Nabhani et al.

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Published

2012-11-19

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 11 (2012)

Section

Genitourinary Radiology

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