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Testicular torsion - Symptom

Alternative Names

Torsion of the testis; Testicular ischemia; Testicular twisting

Symptoms:

Sudden onset of severe pain in one testicle, with or without a previous predisposing event
Swelling within one side of the scrotum (scrotal swelling)
Nausea or vomiting
Light-headedness

Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease:

Signs and tests:

Extremely tender and enlarged testicular region -- more common on the right
The testicle on the affected side is higher

Male reproductive anatomy

Male reproductive system

Testicular torsion repair - series

Reviewed last on: 7/23/2007
Marc Greenstein, DO, Urologist, North Jersey Center for Urologic Care, Denville, NJ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

References

Expert Panel on Urologic Imaging. Acute onset of scrotal pain (without trauma, without antecedent mass). Reston, Va: American College of Radiology; 2005. 4 p.

Ringdahl E. Testicular Torsion. Am Fam Physician. Nov 2006; 74(10): 1739-43.

Wein AJ. Campbell- Walsh Urology. 9th ed. St. Louis, Mo: WB Saunders; 2007.

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