Testicular torsion (surgical emergency)

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Testicles, or testes, make male hormones and sperm. They are two egg-shaped organs inside the scrotum, the loose sac of skin behind the penis. It's easy to injure your testicles because they are not protected by bones or muscles. generated by SI from cited sources · general information, not a diagnosis · consult a health professional

Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · https://medlineplus.gov/testiculardisorders.html; https://www.mayoclinic.org/search/search-results?q=Testicular%20torsion; Guideline: EAU 2024 paediatric urology guideline, AUA

What it is

Testicles, or testes, make male hormones and sperm. They are two egg-shaped organs inside the scrotum, the loose sac of skin behind the penis. It's easy to injure your testicles because they are not protected by bones or muscles.

Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · MedlinePlus (US NLM) · Mayo Clinic

Symptoms

Findings that point to it: scrotal pain sudden, high testis, vomiting.

Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · MedlinePlus (US NLM) · Mayo Clinic

When to seek care

EMERGENCY, go now: this is an emergency condition; go to the nearest emergency department or call 102.

Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · MedlinePlus (US NLM) · Mayo Clinic

Diagnosis

Tests used to confirm: immediate urology; do not delay surgery for imaging.

Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · MedlinePlus (US NLM) · Mayo Clinic

Care & treatment

Treatment is decided by a clinician after confirming the diagnosis. No dosing information is given here.

Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · MedlinePlus (US NLM) · Mayo Clinic

Clinical guideline

EAU 2024 paediatric urology guideline, AUA

Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · MedlinePlus (US NLM) · Mayo Clinic

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