Scrotal botryomycosis

ABSTRACT

A case of scrotal botryomycosis in 50 year old Bahraini male is described. This patient developed intermittent scrotal swelling for the last 6 months which burst with abscess discharge. Microscopic examination showed characteristic granules that resemble those of infection by Actinomyces species. Successful treatment often requires a combination of both surgical excision and antibiotic therapy in such cases. We describe the clinical and pathological findings of this case with review the literature on this uncommon infectious disease