title: [Intrauterine torsion of the spermatic cord].
abstract: Description of a clinical case diagnosed in the first hours of life in apparently well newborn. Diagnostic suspicion by palpation and transillumination. Absence of any subjective sign. Inspective symptom the light scrotal swelling. The neonate received an immediate surgical exploration with subsequent orchiectomy.
authors.affiliation: Divisione Pediatrica, USSL 47, Ospedale degli Infermi, Biella, Vercelli.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Galligani
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Ghiron
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Giudici
mesh_terms: D005832:Genital Diseases, Male / Q000151:congenital / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D013085:Spermatic Cord; D014102:Torsion Abnormality
vernacular_title: Torsione intrauterina del cordone spermatico.