Testicular schistosomiasis: a case report.

AIMS AND

OBJECTIVES

To report a case of testicular Schistosomiasis with a suspicion of testicular cancer.

PATIENT AND

METHODS

Hospital record of a 16 year old patient with histopathology confirmation of testicular Schistosomiasis was reviewed and summarised. The patient who had painless testicular nodules and ultrasound features of heterogenous echotexture and hypoechoic focus was diagnosed as testicular cancer and treated with radical orchidectomy. Histopathology confirmed testicular Schistosomiasis and the patient had additional praziquantel therapy.

RESULTS

Patient was followed up for over 26months post-operative.

CONCLUSIONS

Testicular Schistosomiasis can mimick malignant testicular tumour. Hard nodular testicular mass in a patient with recent past history of schistosomiasis should arouse suspicion of testicular Schistosomiasis. Awareness and early presentation will prevent unwarranted orchidectomy.