CANDIDAL EPIDIDIMOORCHITIS - CASE-REPORT AND REVIEW

We describe a case of epididymo-orchitis with candiduria and histologi cally proven epididymal abscesses due to Candida albicans and review s ix previously reported cases, Candidal epididymoorchitis occurs in pat ients with recognized risk factors for candidal infection, often after instrumentation of the urinary tract. Cases caused by both C. albican s and Candida glabatra have been described, Drainage or orchidectomy m ay be required for definitive diagnosis and treatment. Treatment with oral antifungals alone has been effective in two cases.