A Torsion of the Cyst of Tunica Vaginalis Presented with Acute Scrotum.
- Author:
Seung Hyo WOO
1
;
Sung Ho SONG
;
Bum Sik KIM
;
Dae Seon YOO
;
Eun Tak KIM
;
Dae Kyeng KIM
;
Mee Ja PARK
Author Information
1. Departments of Urology, Eulji University College of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Cysts;
Torsion;
Scrotum
- MeSH:
Physical Examination;
Rabeprazole;
Scrotum*
- From:Korean Journal of Urology
2005;46(4):418-419
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
We report a case of torsion of a benign cyst arising from the parietal layer of the tunica vaginalis, which presented on an acute scrotum. Physical examination revealed a tender swelling of the left hemiscrotum. Surgical, we happened to find torsion of a cyst originating from the parietal layer of the tunica vaginalis. The pedicle of the cyst was twisted about 360 degrees.
