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Urology (Expert Forum)
Testicular tortion
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
KevinMD.com
Questions in the Urology forum are answered by Dr. Stephen Liroff, affiliated with the Henry Ford Hospital. Topics covered include benign prostate disease, penis curvature, cystisis, kidney stones, pediatric urology, prostate, sexual dysfunction, urinary tract infections (UTI), and urological cancers.
Testicular tortion
by lmerodio, Nov 07, 2003 12:00AM
How is testicular tortion diagnosed? Can it be diagnosed with an abdominal X-ray?
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Nov 09, 2003 12:00AM
, Nov 09, 2003 12:00AM
The classic finding on physical examination is an asymmetrically high-riding testis on the affected side. Early on, profound testicular swelling is typical.
The test of choice would be a scrotal ultrasound. An abdominal X-ray would not likely diagnose testicular torsion.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.
The test of choice would be a scrotal ultrasound. An abdominal X-ray would not likely diagnose testicular torsion.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.
