Testicular torsion

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Acute onset, non-traumatic origin of left scrotal pain for 2-3 hours.

Patient Data

Age: 17 years
Gender: Male
ultrasound

Left testis is enlarged, hypoechoic without any mass lesion. There is no flow in left testis. Twisted intrascrotal spermatic cord present. Right testis is normal.

Case Discussion

Ultrasound findings of testicular torsion was confirmed by surgery, which was done within one hour of ultrasound. However, the testis was not viable.

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