Epididymitis in Snakebite: A Rare Case Report in a 16-year-old Patient

Snakebite is considered a major health threat in Iran, mostly caused by pit vipers(Crotalidae species). A bite by a viper snake causes the release of plasma and blood tothe tissue around the bite inflammation and tissue damage. The occurrence ofepididymitis in the absence of a bite in the scrotal area is an unusual phenomenon. Inthis case report study, we reported epididymitis in a 16-year-old patient who wasbitten by a viper on the right leg. This patient initially experienced local bleeding,reversible coagulopathy (thrombocytopenia and increased prothrombin time andinternational normalized ratio), leukocytosis, and neutrophilia. Due to the occurrenceof a new organic complication, re-administration of five vials of snake antidotepolyvalent serum along with corticosteroid, pain reliever, and antihistamine alleviatedepididymitis and the patient was discharged consequently with full recovery. In thisarticle, the details of the relevant diagnostic and treatment for this young person areprovided.