Bilateral torsion of the testes in the newborn. Case report.
Bilateral torsion of the testis in the neonate is a rare event and its pathogenesis is still unknown. Because of the seriousness of the outcome it represents a condition that requires prompt recognition. A case of bilateral torsion of the spermatic cord in the newborn with subsequent bilateral orchidectomy is presented.
D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D013086:Spermatic Cord Torsion / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*