Abstract
A case of idiopathic granulomatous orchitis in a 37-year-Nigerian male is discussed. He presented with a history of pain and swelling of left testis of three weeks duration. A clinical impression of tumor of the testis was made followed by orchidectomy. A systemic review failed to show evidence of any infective process. Histology showed non-caseating tuber-culoid granulomas replacing the seminiferous tubules.
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idiopathic granulomatous orchitis seminiferous tubule lymphoma tuberculous granulomaPreview
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