Sonographic Finding of Extravaginal Testicular Torsion in a Neonate: A Case Report.
- Author:
Jee Young SON
1
;
Young Jun KIM
;
Hee Sun PARK
;
Hae Jeong JEON
;
Hyoung Keun PARK
;
Sung Hyun PAICK
;
Hyeong Gon KIM
;
Yong Soo LHO
;
So Dug LIM
;
Sung Il JUNG
Author Information
1. Department of Radiology, Konkuk University Medical Center, Research Institute of Medical Science, Konkuk University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. radsijung@kuh.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Testis;
Torsion;
Neonate
- MeSH:
Fetus;
Humans;
Infant, Newborn;
Scrotum;
Spermatic Cord;
Spermatic Cord Torsion;
Testis
- From:Journal of the Korean Society of Medical Ultrasound
2011;30(2):123-126
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Extravaginal testicular torsion is known to be the predominant mechanism of the torsion in fetuses and neonates. In this torsion, twisting of the spermatic cord occurs outside the sac of the tunica vaginalis in the scrotum. Herein, we describe the sonographic findings of an extravaginal testicular torsion in a newborn baby who presented with a hard scrotal mass. Gray-scale ultrasound (US) showed hypoechoic linear striations in the testis with a thick hyperechoic peritesticular rim. Surgical exploration revealed an extravaginally twisted testis.
