Familial testicular torsion in three consecutive generations of first-degree relatives.
We report the first and largest family with testicular torsion in three consecutive generations affecting four first-degree relatives. The incidence of familial testicular torsion is under reported in the literature. We recommend eliciting family history in evaluation of acute scrotum, as a useful adjunct for clinical decision making. In families with a strong predisposition to testicular torsion, management should include family counseling about the significant risk of occurrence of this condition.
Division of Urology, Washington University School of Medicine, Siteman Cancer Center, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA. alexuromd@gmail.com
Alex
A
Shteynshlyuger
Jaime
J
Freyle
D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D009919:Orchiectomy; D056126:Orchiopexy; D013086:Spermatic Cord Torsion / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000235:genetics* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D013737:Testis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D014463:Ultrasonography