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Amiodarone induced epididymo-orchitis.


ABSTRACT: Amiodarone has a well-established and extensive side effect profile: pulmonary fibrosis, thyroid toxicity, corneal deposits, and skin discoloration. However, in some rare instances epididymitis/orchitis is a side effect of amiodarone. Symptoms range from testicular pain to swelling and erythema.1,2 The mechanism of how this toxicity occurs is unknown. In this case report, we will discuss the case of an elderly patient who developed epididymitis and orchitis after several years of tolerating amiodarone without any adverse events. Our patient underwent a full workup with testicular ultrasound, evaluation by the urology and cardiology services. His amiodarone was discontinued with complete resolution of symptoms.

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A community hospital in Stratford, NJ.

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88 year old male patient with multiple comorbidities.

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Obtaining medical records on Soarian Cerner system.

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Article analysis obtained from PubMed.

SUBMITTER: Dasu N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6556547 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Amiodarone induced epididymo-orchitis.

Dasu Neethi N   Khalid Yaser Y   Panuganti Sravan S   Daly Stephen S  

Urology case reports 20190531


Amiodarone has a well-established and extensive side effect profile: pulmonary fibrosis, thyroid toxicity, corneal deposits, and skin discoloration. However, in some rare instances epididymitis/orchitis is a side effect of amiodarone. Symptoms range from testicular pain to swelling and erythema.<sup>1,2</sup> The mechanism of how this toxicity occurs is unknown. In this case report, we will discuss the case of an elderly patient who developed epididymitis and orchitis after several years of tole  ...[more]

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