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Ashraf Hassan¹, Sabry El-Mogy, Khaled Zalata

¹Dermatology and Andrology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt.

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Summary

Testicular schistosomiasis is a rare cause of scrotal masses. This case report highlights the importance of considering schistosomiasis in endemic areas for accurate diagnosis and treatment of testicular swelling.

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Area of Science:

Urology
Parasitology
Pathology

Background:

Schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease with diverse clinical manifestations.
Testicular involvement is uncommon but can present as scrotal masses.

Observation:

A 26-year-old man presented with a painless, growing scrotal mass.
Initial investigations including imaging were inconclusive for malignancy.
Surgical exploration revealed extratesticular masses with purulent discharge.

Findings:

Histopathology confirmed Schistosoma mansoni ova within the testicular interstitium, causing granulomatous inflammation and compressing seminiferous tubules.
Hypospermatogenesis was noted, indicating impaired sperm production.

Implications:

This case underscores the need to include schistosomiasis in the differential diagnosis of scrotal masses, particularly in regions where the parasite is endemic.
Early recognition can prevent misdiagnosis and ensure appropriate management of testicular schistosomiasis.