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Epididymitis

Publication details

Rono Mukherjee, BSc(Hons), MD, FRCS(Urol), Andrew Sinclair
Foundation Years Journal, volume 5, issue 3, p.58 (123Doc Education, London, April 2011)

Abstract

This case-based discussion focuses on a 32 years old gentleman presenting with epididymo-orchitis and discusses the assessment, differential diagnosis and treatment of the condition.

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Authors

Rono Mukherjee, BSc(Hons), MD, FRCS(Urol)

Formerly - Specialist Registrar in Urology,
North Western Deanery and Stockport NHS Foundation Trust.
Currently - Consultant Urological Surgeon,
Mid-Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Andrew Sinclair

Consultant Urological Surgeon, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

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