O28

TESTIS - Granulomatous orchitis

Description
The specimen consists of a testis sectioned longitudinally. The epididymis and a small segment of cord is attached. The testis is enlarged, the tunica albuginea is thickened and the testicular architecture is effaced by a diffuse creamy infiltrate. The epididymis and cord are swollen. Microscopic examination of the testis showed a granulomatous orchitis with associated vasculitis. Features were diagnostic of syphilitic orchitis.