Concomitant testicular infection by Zika virus and Schistosoma mansoni in a Brazilian young boy

Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992). 2017 Jun;63(6):500-503. doi: 10.1590/1806-9282.63.06.500.

Abstract

Sumary The identification of a escrotal mass without pain or report of trauma should be investigated to rule out scrotal cancer. We report the case of a young Brazilian boy who underwent orchiectomy after magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and duplex scan (DS) indicating a high possibility of cancer. Blood exams ruled out the possibility of cancer. Testicular biopsy was not indicated. After surgery the diagnostic was extensive orchiepididymitis by Schistosoma. In endemic areas orchiepididymis by Schistosoma should be investigate to avoid unnecessary surgeries. This patient was also infected with Zika virus.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Schistosomiasis mansoni / complications*
  • Schistosomiasis mansoni / diagnosis
  • Testicular Diseases / diagnosis
  • Testicular Diseases / parasitology*
  • Testicular Diseases / virology*
  • Young Adult
  • Zika Virus Infection / complications*
  • Zika Virus Infection / diagnosis