[Granulomatous orchitis (author's transl)]

A rare disease of orchitis granulomatosa is presented. The patient was 38 years of age, which is below the average age. The classification into an acute or chronic and the clinical features for an acute course. The differential diagnosis of tumour of the testis or tuberculosis must be considered. Orchiectomy is the therapy of choice. The etiology is not clear. Urinary tract infections, caused by bacteria or fungis, and immunological causes are discussed.