Date of Presentation
5-2-2019 12:00 AM
College
School of Osteopathic Medicine
Poster Abstract
Amiodarone has a well-established and extensive side effect profile: pulmonary fibrosis, thyroid toxicity, corneal deposits, skin discoloration. However, in some rare instance, epididymitis/orchitis is a side effect of amiodarone. Amiodarone toxicity was first studied in (1, 2) Symptoms range from testicular pain to swelling and erythema (1,2) The mechanism of how this toxicity occurs is unknown. In this case report, we will discuss the case of an elderly patient who developed epididymitis and orchitis after several years of tolerating amiodarone without any adverse events. Our patient underwent a full workup with testicular ultrasound, evaluation by urology and cardiology specialists. Then his amiodarone was discontinued with complete resolution of symptoms.
Keywords
amiodarone, side effects, epididymitis, orchitis
Disciplines
Male Urogenital Diseases | Medical Toxicology | Medicine and Health Sciences | Pharmaceutical Preparations | Urogenital System | Urology
Document Type
Poster
Included in
Male Urogenital Diseases Commons, Medical Toxicology Commons, Pharmaceutical Preparations Commons, Urogenital System Commons, Urology Commons
Amiodarone Induced Epididymo-Orchitis
Amiodarone has a well-established and extensive side effect profile: pulmonary fibrosis, thyroid toxicity, corneal deposits, skin discoloration. However, in some rare instance, epididymitis/orchitis is a side effect of amiodarone. Amiodarone toxicity was first studied in (1, 2) Symptoms range from testicular pain to swelling and erythema (1,2) The mechanism of how this toxicity occurs is unknown. In this case report, we will discuss the case of an elderly patient who developed epididymitis and orchitis after several years of tolerating amiodarone without any adverse events. Our patient underwent a full workup with testicular ultrasound, evaluation by urology and cardiology specialists. Then his amiodarone was discontinued with complete resolution of symptoms.