Epididymal sarcoidosis: case report and review

J Urol. 1983 Dec;130(6):1201-3. doi: 10.1016/s0022-5347(17)51754-1.

Abstract

Sarcoidosis is considered rarely in the differential diagnosis of scrotal masses. We report a case of epididymal sarcoid in an otherwise asymptomatic young man. The findings on the chest x-ray initially suggested a metastatic testicular neoplasm. Familiarity with this lesion may avert unnecessary orchiectomy. A rational treatment approach is presented and the literature is reviewed briefly.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Epididymis*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Sarcoidosis / diagnosis*
  • Sarcoidosis / surgery
  • Testicular Diseases / diagnosis
  • Testicular Diseases / surgery