[Segmental testicular infarction. Unusual complication of intravenous immunoglobulin therapy for multifocal motor neuropathy]

Urologe A. 2015 Oct;54(10):1421-4. doi: 10.1007/s00120-015-3941-x.
[Article in German]

Abstract

We describe the previously unknown case of segmental testicular infarction as an iatrogenic complication of intravenous immunoglobulin administration in a patient with multifocal motor neuropathy.

Keywords: Frozen section investigation; Risk factors, prothrombotic; Scrotal emergency; Testicular pain; Testicular parenchyma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulins, Intravenous / administration & dosage*
  • Immunoglobulins, Intravenous / adverse effects*
  • Infarction / chemically induced*
  • Infarction / diagnosis*
  • Infarction / surgery
  • Injections, Intravenous
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Motor Neuron Disease / complications
  • Motor Neuron Disease / drug therapy*
  • Testis / blood supply*
  • Testis / drug effects
  • Testis / surgery
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Immunoglobulins, Intravenous