Journal of the Belgian Society of Radiology (Mar 2011)

Testicular sarcoidosis

  • M Eyselbergs,
  • R D’Hauwe,
  • K De Cuyper,
  • M Camerlinck,
  • B Van Aken,
  • R Oyen,
  • F M Vanhoenacker

DOI
https://doi.org/10.5334/jbr-btr.591
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 94, no. 4
pp. 199 – 201

Abstract

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We describe a very unusual form of sarcoidosis of the testis, mimicking malignancy at initial presentation. Genitourinary sarcoidosis is rare and this case report emphasizes the importance of meticulous analysis of the patient’s clinical history combined with imaging findings and specific pathological criteria to diagnose this granulomatous disorder.

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