Traumatic testis dislocation: a case report and review of the literature

Sinasi M., Akoglu E., Akoglu H., Altinok A. D., Onur O. E., Kosargelir M.

HONG KONG JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE, cilt.19, sa.4, ss.295-297, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Derleme
  • Cilt numarası: 19 Sayı: 4
  • Basım Tarihi: 2012
  • Dergi Adı: HONG KONG JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.295-297
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Computed tomography, traffic accidents, ultrasonagraphy doppler, wounds and injuries, BLUNT SCROTAL TRAUMA, TESTICULAR DISLOCATION, DIAGNOSIS
  • Marmara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Dislocation of testis is a rare and underreported condition, commonly associated with delayed diagnosis and treatment in pelvic injuries. Delayed treatment may cause infertility due to elevated temperature exposure leading to a reduced sperm production. It is imperative to look for this entity during the secondary survey in the management of a polytrauma patient. We encountered dislocation of testis in a 26-year-old male motorcyclist involving in a road traffic crash. He complained of pelvic pain. A tender mass was felt in the left groin during physical examination. Abdominal computed tomography scan revealed a dislocated left testis. Closed reduction was performed and the patient recovered without any complications. (Hong Kong j. emerg.med. 2012;19:295-297)