Epididymo-orchitis Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
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Epididymo-orchitis definition
A
infection of the epididymis +/- testes causing pain and swelling
2
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Epididymo-orchitis causes
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*Bacterial - chlamydia, gonorrhoea, mycoplasma, E. coli
*Drug-induced - amiodarone
*Idiopathic, vasculitic etc
3
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Epididymo-orchitis history
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*Unilateral scrotal pain, swelling
*Redness/hot to touch
*LUTS and discharge
4
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Epididymo-orchitis investigations
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*Urine dipstick
*First catch urine and STI screen
*External genitalia + testicular exam
5
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Epididymo-orchitis management
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*Ceftriaxone + doxycycline for STI
*Levofloxacin for enteric
*Rest, scrotal elevation, consider analgesia
