Testicular sarcoidosis

Am J Med. 1979 Jul;67(1):147-50. doi: 10.1016/0002-9343(79)90091-3.

Abstract

A 20 year old black man presented with shortness of breath, hilar adenopathy, monoarticular arthritis, polydipsia and polyuria, and bilateral testicular masses. Transbronchial biopsy revealed noncaseating granulomas consistent with sarcoidosis. Subsequent work-up demonstrated hypothalamic dysfunction, and joint fluid analysis was consistent with sarcoid arthropathy. Concern over the possibility of a testicular neoplasm led to right testicular biopsy which revealed noncaseating granulomas consistent with testicular sarcoidosis. A short course of steroid therapy resulted in clinical improvement and complete resolution of the remaining left testicular mass.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biopsy
  • Granuloma / diagnosis
  • Granuloma / drug therapy
  • Granuloma / metabolism
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Prednisone / therapeutic use
  • Sarcoidosis / diagnosis*
  • Sarcoidosis / drug therapy
  • Sarcoidosis / metabolism
  • Testicular Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Testicular Diseases / drug therapy
  • Testicular Diseases / metabolism

Substances

  • Prednisone