A condition of the testes, caused by determinants arising during the antenatal period, or exposure to cold temperatures. This condition is characterised by twisting of the spermatic cord, ischaemia of the testis, severe pain, tenderness, and decreased or absent cremasteric reflex. Confirmation is by imaging.
Inclusions
Torsion of spermatic cord
Also indexed as
Torsion of spermatic cordTorsion of testisTorsion of testis with reversible ischemia of the testisTorsion of testis with testicular necrosistesticular torsiontorsion of spermatic cord NOS
Nearby in Torsion of testis, epididymis or appendices