A case of acute epididymo-orchitis due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa presenting as ARDS in an immunocomp

• 作 者: Sameer Singhal DD Wagh Shivali Kashikar Yeshwant Lonkar
• 机 构: Department of Pulmonary Medicine,Jawaharlal Nehru,Medical College,Department of Surgery,Jawaharlal N
• 出 处: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine
• 发表日期: 2011年01期
• 关键词: Acute epididymo-orchitis ARDS Non invasive ventilation Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Acute eididymo-orchitis is the most common cause of intrascrolal inflammation,and retrograde ascent of pathogens is the usual route of infection.Here we intend to present a case of young hoy. not sexually active,suffering from acute epididymo-orchitis due lo Pseudomonas aeruginosa presented with acute respiratory distress syndrome.Proper timely diagnosis of the primary cause and prompt treatment including support with nun invasive ventilation lead lo a favourable outcome in the same case.

Acute eididymo-orchitis is the most common cause of intrascrolal inflammation, and retrograde ascent of pathogens is the usual route of infection. Here we intend to present a case of young hoy. Not sexually active, suffering from acute epididymo-orchitis due lo Pseudomonas aeruginosa presented with acute respiratory distress syndrome. Proper timely diagnosis of the primary cause and prompt treatment including support with nun invasive ventilation lead lo a favourable outcome in the same case.