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Torsión testicular - Overview

Nombres alternativos

Torsión del testículo; Isquemia testicular

Definición:

Es la torsión del cordón espermático que interrumpe el suministro de sangre al testículo y a las estructuras circundantes en el escroto.

Causas, incidencia y factores de riesgo:

Algunos hombres pueden estar predispuestos a la torsión testicular como resultado del tejido conectivo inadecuado dentro del escroto. Sin embargo, la condición puede resultar de trauma al escroto, particularmente si se presenta inflamación significativa. Igualmente, es posible que ocurra después del ejercicio vigoroso o que no tenga una causa obvia.

La condición es más común durante la infancia (primer año de vida) y al comienzo de la adolescencia (pubertad).

  • Reviewed last on: 9/22/2009
  • Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine; Louis S. Liou, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Urology, Department of Surgery, Boston University School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

Referencias

Turgut AT, Bhatt S, Dogra VS. Acute Painful Scrotum. Ultrasound Clinics. Jan 2008; 3(1).

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

Wein AJ, ed. Campbell-Walsh Urology. 9th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007.

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