Testicular torsion

Introduction: Testicular torsion

Testicular torsion: Twisting of a testicle's spermatic cord. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Testicular torsion is available below.

Symptoms of Testicular torsion

• Severe testicle pain
• Hardened testicle
• Swollen testicle
• Swollen scrotum
• Red scrotum

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Causes of Testicular torsion

• Strenuous exercise
• Congenital spermatic cord disorder
• Congenital testicle disorder

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More information about causes of Testicular torsion:

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Treatments for Testicular torsion

• Emergency hospitalization
• Emergency surgery - required within a few hours
• Testicle surgery - to restore blood suppy to the testicle
• Surgical anchoring of spermatic cord
• Testicle removal - if the testicle is damaged beyond repair from lack of blood supply

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Prognosis for Testicular torsion

Prognosis for Testicular torsion: Good with immediate treatment as quickly as possible (at least within a few hours of onset); complications if treatment delayed.

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Definitions of Testicular torsion:

Torsion of the spermatic cord caused usually by incomplete attachment of the epididymis to the testis or by inclusion of the cord within the tunica vaginalis. Faulty development of various anatomical components of the testes is also a cause. It occurs most frequently in childhood and adolescence. (From Current Medical Information & Terminology, 5th ed) - (Source - Diseases Database)