Bilateral testicular torsion in the newborn.
A neonate with bilateral torsion of the testes is described. Torsion occurred in utero and was discovered only on routine examination after birth. The relevance of the comparatively silent torsion is discussed in relation to the age of the child, and the timing of routine examination of the newborn.
D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007232:Infant, Newborn, Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D013086:Spermatic Cord Torsion / Q000151:congenital* / Q000601:surgery