| Orchitis in lupus/scleroderma overlap syndrome: a case report and literature review. | |
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PMID: 20735911 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Testicular involvement in connective tissue diseases (CTD) is typically caused by medium vessel vasculitis as in polyarteritis nodosa. Systemic lupus erythrematosus (SLE) and systemic sclerosis cause small vessel vasculitis, which is an unusual cause of orchitis. We hereby report a case of orchitis in a 28-year-old patient caused by vasculitis related to his lupus/scleroderma overlap CTD. He had an excellent response to steroids and azathioprine with complete resolution of his testicular and systemic symptoms. Our case highlights that although testicular involvement secondary to small vessel vasculitis in CTD is uncommon, it is still possible and should be evaluated. |
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Authors:
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Eman R Boulis; Vikas Majithia |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Canadian journal of urology Volume: 17 ISSN: 1195-9479 ISO Abbreviation: Can J Urol Publication Date: 2010 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-08-25 Completed Date: 2010-11-22 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9515842 Medline TA: Can J Urol Country: Canada |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 5306-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Rheumatology, University of Mississippi, Jackson, Mississippi 39216, USA. |
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Adult Humans Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / complications* Male Orchitis / etiology* Scleroderma, Systemic / complications* Syndrome |
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