Cryptorchid testicular torsion

Pediatr Emerg Care. 2011 Feb;27(2):121-3. doi: 10.1097/PEC.0b013e318209af36.

Abstract

Torsion of the testicle is a well-recognized urological emergency. Torsion of the cryptorchid testicle, however, is described in the urology literature, but not well recognized in the emergency department. We discuss a case of a torsed cryptorchid testicle and review the pathophysiology, imaging modalities, and prognosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Child
  • Cryptorchidism / complications*
  • Cryptorchidism / diagnosis
  • Cryptorchidism / surgery
  • Emergency Service, Hospital
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Inguinal Canal / surgery
  • Male
  • Orchiopexy / methods*
  • Risk Assessment
  • Spermatic Cord Torsion / diagnostic imaging
  • Spermatic Cord Torsion / etiology*
  • Spermatic Cord Torsion / surgery*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color