Andrew P Weiss1, Jon Van Heukelom. 1. Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa 52242, USA.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: 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. OBJECTIVES: We present this case to increase awareness among emergency physicians regarding torsion of undescended testis. CASE REPORT: 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. CONCLUSIONS: 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.
BACKGROUND: 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. OBJECTIVES: We present this case to increase awareness among emergency physicians regarding torsion of undescended testis. CASE REPORT: 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. CONCLUSIONS: 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.
Authors: Mustafa Güneş; Mehmet Umul; Muammer Altok; Mehmet Akyuz; Cemal Selcuk İşoğlu; Fatih Uruc; Bekir Aras; Alpaslan Akbaş; Ercan Baş Journal: Korean J Urol Date: 2015-03-20