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GB01.2 category

Torsion of hydatids

Definition

A condition of the testicular appendix, caused by determinants arising during the antenatal period. This condition is characterised by twisting of the hydatid of Morgagni and pedunculated hydatid around its axis and ischaemia, testicular pain, scrotal oedema, and a palpable blue dot discolouration on the scrotum. Confirmation is by imaging.

Also indexed as

Torsion of hydatidstorsion of appendix epididymistorsion of appendix testistorsion of hydatid of Morgagni

Nearby in Torsion of testis, epididymis or appendices