Question

The association between underlying malignancies and epididymitis is:

a) Rare, with no significant correlation
b) More common in testicular cancer but not in other malignancies
c) A potential paraneoplastic syndrome, particularly in older adults
d) Limited to lymphomas and leukemias

Answer 1

Epididymitis is inflammation of the epididymis, commonly caused by a bacterial infection. While there is no significant correlation between malignancies and epididymitis in general, it can be a potential paraneoplastic syndrome in older adults, particularly associated with lymphomas and leukemias.

Step-by-step explanation:

Epididymitis is inflammation of the epididymis, the paired organ where sperms mature and are stored. It is a common disorder, especially in young men, and is often caused by a bacterial infection. While there is no significant correlation between underlying malignancies and epididymitis in general, there is a potential paraneoplastic syndrome between malignancies and epididymitis, particularly in older adults. This means that in some cases, epididymitis can be a symptom of an underlying malignancy, but it is rare and limited to certain types of cancer such as lymphomas and leukemias.