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Acute onset testicular pain & edema, n/v, tender, swollen testicle with transverse lie, absent cremasteric reflex on affected side
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Testicular Torsion
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How is testicular torsion diagnosed?
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Doppler U/S to assess testicular artery flow
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How is testicular torsion treated?
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Emergent surgical decompression, with excision of testicle if it infarcts
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Unilateral testicular pain, dysuria, occasional urethral discharge, fever, leukocytosis in severe cases, painful & swollen epididymis
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Epididymitis
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Severe tenderness over superior pole of testicle, "blue dot" sign of ischemic appendage, normal position and lie, cremasteric reflex present, testicle & epididymis not tender
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Appendix testis (torsion of testicular appendage)
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How is appendix testis diagnosed?
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U/S, perfusion confirmed with nuclear medicine scan
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What is the tx for appendix testis?
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Supportive, should resolve in 2 weeks
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