[Intermittent testicular torsion].
OBJECTIVE
The present study focuses attention on intermittent testicular torsion, a well-differentiated but underdiagnosed entity.


METHODS
Four cases of intermittent testicular torsion are described. The presence of recurrent acute testicular pain that remits spontaneously or following self-manipulation and the horizontal of the testis (bell clapper) are sufficient to make the diagnosis.


RESULTS
All four cases underwent bilateral orchipexy with excellent results. At years' follow-up all patients remain asymptomatic.


CONCLUSIONS
Intermittent testicular torsion must be considered appropriately since these patients comprise the largest group at high risk for developing acute testicular torsion. Bilateral orchidopexy will ensure the viability of the testis with 100% good results.
López Aramburu
M A
MA
Servicio de Urología del Hospital Santiago Apostal, Miranda de Ebro, Burgos.
Arroyo Muñoz
J L
JL
Amon Sesmero
J H
JH
Martín Martínez
J
J
Rosa Arias
J
J
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012008:Recurrence; D013086:Spermatic Cord Torsion / Q000175:diagnosis
Torsión testicular intermitente.