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Is it diffuse or focal? Diffuse scrotal swelling would suggest congestive heart failure, nephrosis, uremia, and cirrhosis, as well as focal disease such as filariasis or bilateral hydrocele. Focal scrotal swelling would suggest a ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP
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Is there pain or tenderness of the testicle? The presence of pain or tenderness should suggest torsion of the testicle, orchitis, epididymitis, and a strangulated inguinal hernia.
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A scrotal mass may or may not be detected by the patient or the patient's parent. Many are discovered by the clinician during routine physical examinations. Most scrotal masses seen in infants are hydroceles and inguinal hernias; both are more... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment
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... Like that of most masses, the differential diagnosis of testicular masses is the best analyzed by the anatomic and histologic approach ( Table 57 ). The skin may be involved by many inflammatory conditions leading
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... Scrotal swelling occurs when a condition affecting the testicles, epididymis, or scrotal skin produces edema or a mass; the penis may be involved. Scrotal swelling can affect males of any age. It can be unilateral or bilateral and painful or painless.
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... Primary
Acquired
Adult seminiferous tubule failure
Amyloidosis
Autoimmune destruction
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... Hypogonadism is a condition resulting from decreased androgen production in males, which may impair spermatogenesis (causing infertility) and inhibit the development of normal secondary sex characteristics. (See Production of sperm.) The clinical effects... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... Testicular torsion is an abnormal twisting of the spermatic cord due to rotation of a testis or the mesorchium (a fold in the area between the testis and epididymis), which causes strangulation and, if untreated, eventual infarction of the testis. This condition is almost always (90%)... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... Scrotal swelling occurs when a condition affecting the testicles, epididymis, or scrotal skin produces edema or a mass; the penis may be involved. Scrotal swelling can affect males of any age. It can be unilateral or bilateral and painful or painless.
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... Differential Overview
Pain Predominant
❑ Epididymitis
❑ Testicular torsion
❑ Prostatitis
❑ Referred pain ... Diagnostic Approach ... Clinical Findings
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... Scrotal swelling occurs when a condition affecting the testicles, epididymis, or scrotal skin produces edema or a mass; the penis may be involved. Scrotal swelling can affect males of any age. It can be unilateral or bilateral and painful or... Assessment ... History ... Physical examination ... Pediatric pointers ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching
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... Scrotal swelling occurs when a condition affecting the testicles, epididymis, or scrotal skin produces edema or a mass; the penis may be involved. Scrotal swelling can affect males of any age. It can be unilateral or bilateral and painful or painless.
The... Emergency Actions ... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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... Scrotal swelling occurs when a condition affecting the testicles, epididymis, or scrotal skin produces edema or a mass; the penis may be involved. Scrotal swelling can affect males of any age. It can be unilateral or bilateral and painful or painless. ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching
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Like that of most masses, the differential diagnosis of testicular
masses is best analyzed by the anatomic and histologic
approach (Table 57). The skin may be involved by many
inflammatory conditions leading to swelling, including carbuncles, ... Pictures
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... John P. Dormans, MD
Intoeing–Tibial Torsion - BASICS
Intoeing–Tibial Torsion - description
Tibial torsion: Twisting (internal or external) of the tibia (may be associated with femoral torsion)
Medial ... Intoeing–Tibial Torsion - DIAGNOSIS ... Intoeing–Tibial Torsion - TREATMENT ... Intoeing–Tibial Torsion - FOLLOW UP ... Intoeing–Tibial Torsion - bibliography ... Intoeing–Tibial Torsion - CODES ... Intoeing–Tibial Torsion - FAQ
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