Torsion of an undescended testis located in the inguinal canal

Andrew P Weiss; Jon Van Heukelom

doi:10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.05.073

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Torsion of an undescended testis located in the inguinal canal

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Torsion of an undescended testis located in the inguinal canal

Andrew P Weiss and Jon Van Heukelom

The Journal of emergency medicine, Vol.42(5), pp.538-539

05/2012

DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.05.073

PMID: 21903353

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Abstract

Torsion of undescended testis located within the inguinal canal is a rare finding in the emergency department (ED). This diagnosis can present as undifferentiated abdominal or groin pain, and a full genitourinary examination is essential to making this diagnosis. We present this case to increase awareness among emergency physicians regarding torsion of undescended testis. A 5-year-old boy presented to the ED with abdominal pain and a mass in his right groin. Physical examination and Doppler ultrasound were used to diagnose torsion of undescended testis. In a patient with undescended testis, torsion must be considered as a cause of abdominal or groin pain. Full genitourinary examination is essential to making this diagnosis.

Abdominal Pain - diagnosis

Child, Preschool

Cryptorchidism - complications

Diagnosis, Differential

Humans

Male

Spermatic Cord Torsion - diagnosis

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Title: Subtitle: Torsion of an undescended testis located in the inguinal canal
Creators: Andrew P Weiss - University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Jon Van Heukelom - University of Iowa
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: The Journal of emergency medicine, Vol.42(5), pp.538-539
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2011.05.073
PMID: 21903353
NLM abbreviation: J Emerg Med
ISSN: 0736-4679
eISSN: 2352-5029
Publisher: Elsevier Inc
Language: English
Date published: 05/2012
Academic Unit: Emergency Medicine
Record Identifier: 9984297137802771

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