Segmental testicular infarction due to minocycline-induced antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-positive vasculitis

Authors

Timothy D. Lyon, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Matthew C. Ferroni, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Daniel P. Casella, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Louis A. D'Agostino, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Stephen V. Jackman, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

1-1-2014

Journal

Urology

Volume

84

Issue

1

DOI

10.1016/j.urology.2014.03.011

Abstract

Segmental testicular infarction is an uncommon clinical entity marked by acute scrotal pain and swelling. Classically, these appear as wedge-shaped, avascular, hypoechoic lesions on a testicular ultrasound. We present a unique case of testicular infarct caused by an antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-positive vasculitis secondary to the use of the antibiotic minocycline. The patient's symptoms resolved with cessation of minocycline. We suggest that patients who present with otherwise unexplained testicular infarction undergo a careful review of medications to uncover a potential cause. © 2014 Elsevier Inc.

APA Citation

Lyon, T., Ferroni, M., Casella, D., D'Agostino, L., & Jackman, S. (2014). Segmental testicular infarction due to minocycline-induced antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-positive vasculitis. Urology, 84 (1). http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.urology.2014.03.011