| Acute syphilitic interstitial orchitis mimicking testicular malignancy in an HIV-1 infected man diagnosed by Treponema pallidum polymerase chain reaction. | |
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PMID: 19103900 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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We report a case of acute epididymo-orchitis due to early infectious syphilis, mimicking as testicular malignancy in an undiagnosed HIV-positive individual. He presented with a mass on his testicle and simultaneously had serology consistent with early syphilis. It could not be distinguished from a malignancy, which necessitated urgent orchidectomy. Histology showed endarteritis but no evidence of gummatous involvement. Although treponemes were not detected by staining, the diagnosis was confirmed by the first reported use of Treponema pallidum polymerase chain reaction in a testicular specimen in the UK. |
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Authors:
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R Varma; S Baithun; S Alexander; B T Goh |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: International journal of STD & AIDS Volume: 20 ISSN: 0956-4624 ISO Abbreviation: Int J STD AIDS Publication Date: 2009 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-12-23 Completed Date: 2009-03-17 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9007917 Medline TA: Int J STD AIDS Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 65-6 Citation Subset: IM; X |
Affiliation:
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Barts and the London NHS Trust, Ambrose King Centre, Royal London Hospital, London E1 1BB. rajesh.varma@bartsandthelondon.nhs.uk |
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Acute Disease Adult Diagnosis, Differential HIV Infections / complications* Humans Male Orchitis* / diagnosis, microbiology Polymerase Chain Reaction / methods* Syphilis* / diagnosis, microbiology Testicular Neoplasms* / diagnosis, ultrasonography Testis / microbiology, ultrasonography Treponema pallidum / classification, genetics, isolation & purification* |
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