TESTICULAR TORSION

Testicular torsion occurs when the spermatic cord (from which the testicle is suspended) twists, cutting off the blood supply to the testicle.[3] The most common symptom in children is sudden, severe testicular pain.[1] The testicle may be higher than usual in the scrotum and vomiting may occur.[1][2] In newborns, pain is often absent and instead the scrotum may become discolored or the testicle may disappear from its usual place.[1]

Testicular torsion

1. Epididymis

2. Head of epididymis

3. Lobules of epididymis

4. Body of epididymis

5. Tail of epididymis

6. Duct of epididymis

7. Deferent duct (ductus deferens or vas deferens)
Specialty: Urology
Symptoms: Severe testicular pain, elevated testicle[1]
Complications: Infertility[2]
Usual onset: Sudden[1]
Types: Intravaginal torsion, extravaginal torsion[1]
Risk factors: "Bell clapper deformity", testicular tumor, cold temperature[1]
Diagnostic method: Based on symptoms[1]
Differential diagnosis: Epididymitis, inguinal hernia, torsion of the appendix testicle[2]
Treatment: Physically untwisting the testicle, surgery[1]
Prognosis: Generally good with rapid treatment[1]