title: Perinatal testicular torsion and the hard testicle.
abstract: Perinatal testicular torsion in the neonate is uncommon. However, early diagnosis is important to enable timely surgical exploration. The presence of a hard testis should raise the suspicion of perinatal torsion. The cases of two infants with this disease process are presented. The rationale for scrotal exploration is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, University of Illinois, USA.
authors.forename: E C
authors.initials: EC
authors.lastname: Baptist
authors.forename: P V
authors.initials: PV
authors.lastname: Amin
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007238:Infarction / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D009919:Orchiectomy; D012399:Rotation; D013086:Spermatic Cord Torsion / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D013737:Testis / Q000098:blood supply / Q000473:pathology*