Torsion of intra-abdominal testicle. Case report.
A 19-year-old youth with known right cryptorchidism had repeated attacks of acute abdominal symptoms, previously transient but now intensifying. Surgical exploration revealed a gangrenous intra-abdominal testis, which was successfully removed. Histologic examination confirmed the diagnosis of torsion.
Raskov
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Department of Surgery D, Herlev Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Denmark.
Boesgaard
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D000006:Abdomen, Acute / Q000601:surgery*; D000328:Adult; D005734:Gangrene; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013086:Spermatic Cord Torsion / Q000601:surgery*; D013737:Testis / Q000473:pathology