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Urogenital Diseases > Genital Diseases > Genital Diseases, Male > Spermatic Cord Torsion
Urogenital Diseases > Male Urogenital Diseases > Genital Diseases, Male > Spermatic Cord Torsion

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Spermatic Cord Torsion  

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Entry terms

  • Testicular Torsion
  • Testicular Torsions
  • Torsion Of Testicular Cord
  • Torsions, Testicular
  • Torsion, Testicular

Scope note

  • The twisting of the SPERMATIC CORD due to an anatomical abnormality that left the TESTIS mobile and dangling in the SCROTUM. The initial effect of testicular torsion is obstruction of venous return. Depending on the duration and degree of cord rotation, testicular symptoms range from EDEMA to interrupted arterial flow and testicular pain. If blood flow to testis is absent for 4 to 6 h, SPERMATOGENESIS may be permanently lost.

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