Pannek J, Haupt G
Department of Urology, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Marienhospital Herne, Germany.
Scand J Rheumatol. 1997;26(3):151-4. doi: 10.3109/03009749709065674.
Autoimmune diseases can affect the blood vessels, causing systemic vasculitis. Although testicular manifestation of some autoimmune diseases is not uncommon, only a few cases of acute orchitis are described in the literature. The underlying pathological condition in testicular manifestations of autoimmune diseases is severe vasculitis causing inflammation and infarction. In patients with recurrent episodes of scrotal swelling and pain, testicular vasculitis as the first sign of a systemic disease should be taken into consideration.
自身免疫性疾病可累及血管，引发系统性血管炎。虽然某些自身免疫性疾病的睾丸表现并不罕见，但文献中仅描述了少数急性睾丸炎病例。自身免疫性疾病睾丸表现的潜在病理状况是严重的血管炎，可导致炎症和梗死。对于反复出现阴囊肿胀和疼痛的患者，应考虑睾丸血管炎作为全身性疾病的首发症状。
