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The Diagnosis and Management of Acute Scrotal Conditions in Boys
Author(s) -
Hemalatha V.,
Rickwood A. M. K.
Publication year - 1981
Publication title -
british journal of urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.773
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1464-410X
pISSN - 0007-1331
DOI - 10.1111/j.1464-410x.1981.tb03230.x
Subject(s) - epididymitis , torsion (gastropod) , medicine , testicular torsion , spermatic cord torsion , conservative management , surgery , general surgery
Summary— In a consecutive series of 69 boys with an acute scrotal condition, 55% were suffering from torsion of a testicular appendage, 22% from torsion of the testis and the remainder from idiopathic scrotal oedema or epididymitis. The general clinical features and specific scrotal findings in each of these conditions are compared and contrasted. It is concluded that on clinical grounds alone, torsion of the testis can be excluded in many boys presenting with an acute scrotal condition. The implications for management are discussed.