title: Torsion of the spermatic cord in the postnatal period.
abstract: Neonatal testicular torsion is usually extravaginal and occurs either in utero or in the first day of life before the testicular tunics are firmly attached to the scrotum. An unusual case is presented of testicular torsion in a 5-week-old male newborn whose delivery was approximately 4 weeks premature.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D008297:Male; D012611:Scrotum / Q000601:surgery; D013086:Spermatic Cord Torsion / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D013737:Testis / Q000601:surgery