Case presentation A 16-year-old boy complained of sudden onset of right testicular pain. According to the patient’s mother, the pain awakened him and continued for three hours. Moreover, he vomited once.
The boy had a significant medical history of asthma, for which he uses a salbutamol inhaler, and a similar pain event a year before. Examination The left hemi-scrotum: Normal The right hemi-scrotum: Highly swollen and tender on palpation The right testicle: Elevated when compared to the other side and has an abnormal horizontal position The abdomen: Soft and non-tender Blood pressure: 130/84 mmHg Pulse rate: 110/min The cremasteric reflex: Absent ##Source## 100 Cases in Surgery ## ##Disclaimer## The content provided on Docplexus is intended for educational purposes only. While we strive to ensure its accuracy, we make no warranties, explicit or implied, about the suitability,…
