Torsion of the Cryptorchid Testis: Report of Two Cases.
- Author:
Jang Sik LEE
1
;
Sung Kon KIM
;
Byung Ju SONG
;
Won Hee PARK
;
Hong Bang SHIM
Author Information
1. Department of Urology, Korea Veterans Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
cryptorchid testis;
torsion
- MeSH:
Cryptorchidism;
Incidence;
Male;
Orchiectomy;
Spermatic Cord Torsion;
Testis*
- From:Korean Journal of Urology
1989;30(1):122-124
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Because of its usually abnormal mesorchial attachments the undescended testis is more prone to undergo torsion than normally-sited organ, but the incidence of this complication appears to have lessened in recent years. We present two cases with torsion of the unilateral cryptorchid testis and a review of the literature. Two cryptorchids complained of the painful mass on the inguinal area. Exploration revealed testicular torsion and orchiectomy was done.
