Varicella Orchitis: A Case Report and Literature Review

Orchitis secondary to chickenpox (Varicella orchitis) is a rare sequelae of a common condition with only nine reports available from the current literature. We describe a case of orchitis secondary to chickenpox in a young male including the management and follow-up. In addition, the authors conducted a comprehensive review of the existing literature. In conclusion, orchitis secondary to chickenpox may lead to testicular atrophy, with potential implications for spermatogenesis, fertility and endocrine function yet to be established.

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Cureus
Published
2024-08-16
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.66978
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2
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Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments
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Varicella Orchitis: A Case Report and Literature Review

Mohamed S Mohsin, Waleed Elsayed, Nader F Gaballa
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Varicella Orchitis: A Case Report and Literature Review

Mohamed S Mohsin, Waleed Elsayed, Nader F Gaballa
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Abstract

Orchitis secondary to chickenpox (Varicella orchitis) is a rare sequelae of a common condition with only nine reports available from the current literature. We describe a case of orchitis secondary to chickenpox in a young male including the management and follow-up. In addition, the authors conducted a comprehensive review of the existing literature. In conclusion, orchitis secondary to chickenpox may lead to testicular atrophy, with potential implications for spermatogenesis, fertility and endocrine function yet to be established.

CureusVol. 16(8)
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
Openalex Percentile: Top 26%
Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments
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