title: Testicular conditions in athletes:  torsion, tumors, and epididymitis.
abstract: Individuals involved in sports are at risk for sustaining various injuries. In addition to musculoskeletal complaints, male athletes are at risk of incurring testicular injuries. These issues can range from an acute emergency such as testicular torsion to indolent testicular tumors. In contrast, epididymitis can present in stages. Presentation and management of testicular complaints can vary depending on the condition. Physicians who provide medical care to athletes need to be competent in diagnosing and managing testicular injuries.
authors.affiliation: Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
authors.forename: Bradley
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Sandella
authors.forename: Brett
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Hartmann
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Berkson
authors.forename: Eugene
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Hong
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D056352:Athletes; D004823:Epididymitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013086:Spermatic Cord Torsion / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D013733:Testicular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D013736:Testicular Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D013737:Testis / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents