Torsion of an intraabdominal testis tumor presenting as an acute abdomen.
Torsion of an intraabdominal testicular tumor is a rare preoperative diagnosis. An increased diagnostic yield is dependent on an expedient and comprehensive preoperative evaluation. This consists of a detailed past surgical history, a thorough physical examination, and close inspection of the preoperative abdominal films. An illustrated case report is presented.
Frank
R G
RG
Department of Urology, Coney Island Hospital, Brooklyn, New York.
Gerard
P S
PS
Barbera
J T
JT
Lindsay
K
K
Wise
G J
GJ
D000006:Abdomen, Acute / Q000209:etiology*; D000328:Adult; D003456:Cryptorchidism / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D013086:Spermatic Cord Torsion / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013736:Testicular Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology