An infant with testicular torsion in the inguinal canal.
We report a case of testicular torsion in the left inguinal canal of a 7 month old with a history of cryptorchism and no evidence of neuromuscular disease. We discuss the pathophysiological mechanisms, sonographic findings, and treatment of this rare entity.
Candocia
Fabian J
FJ
Jacobi Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 1400 Pelham Parkway, Room 4N15, Bronx, NY 10461, USA. fabiancandocia@yahoo.com
Sack-Solomon
Kathryn
K
D003456:Cryptorchidism / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007264:Inguinal Canal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008297:Male; D013086:Spermatic Cord Torsion / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014463:Ultrasonography