Are Haematological Parameters Reliable for Differential Diagnosis of Testicular Torsion and Epididymitis?

Diagnosis and Management of Testicular Torsion, Torsion of the Appendix Testis, and Epididymitis

38 Because acute scrotal pain, swelling, and/or inflammation are a potential surgical emergency, prompt and accurate diagnosis is crucial. The 3 most common etiologies of acute scrotal pain in the pediatric age group are epididymitis, torsion of the appendix testis, and testicular torsion. There are numerous other causes of scrotal pain, which include hernia, hydrocele, trauma, Henoch-Schonlein...

Testicular conditions in athletes: torsion, tumors, and epididymitis.

Individuals involved in sports are at risk for sustaining various injuries. In addition to musculoskeletal complaints, male athletes are at risk of incurring testicular injuries. These issues can range from an acute emergency such as testicular torsion to indolent testicular tumors. In contrast, epididymitis can present in stages. Presentation and management of testicular complaints can vary de...

Testicular torsion: diagnosis, evaluation, and management.

Testicular torsion is a twisting of the spermatic cord and its contents and is a surgical emergency affecting 3.8 per 100,000 males younger than 18 years annually. It accounts for 10% to 15% of acute scrotal disease in children, and results in an orchiectomy rate of 42% in boys undergoing surgery for testicular torsion. Prompt recognition and treatment are necessary for testicular salvage, and ...

The Acute Scrotum in Adolescents: Testicular Torsion, Epididymitis, Hydroceles and More

The Acute Scrotum in Adolescents: Testicular Torsion, Epididymitis, Hydroceles and More