Asynchronous Bilateral Torsion of the Spermatic Cord in the Newborn: A Case Report.
10.3346/jkms.2002.17.5.712
- Author:
Sang Don LEE
1
;
Chang Sek CHA
Author Information
1. Department of Urology, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea. lsd@hyowon.pusan.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Spermatic Cord;
Torsion;
Infant;
Newborn
- MeSH:
Humans;
Infant, Newborn;
Male;
Spermatic Cord Torsion/*diagnosis/pathology/surgery;
Testis/pathology
- From:Journal of Korean Medical Science
2002;17(5):712-714
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Asynchronous bilateral torsion of the spermatic cord in the newborn is extremely rare. We report such a case in a 4-day-old boy with subsequent operative discovery of prior in utero torsion of the contralateral spermatic cord. The diagnosis was made by physical examination, transillumination test, color Doppler ultrasound, and confirmed by emergent surgical exploration. To our knowledge, the present case is the 6th case of asynchronous bilateral torsion of the spermatic cord in the English literature, and the first case in Korea.
