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[Segmentary testicular infarction].

José María Sánchez Merino¹, José Carlos López Pacios, María del Carmen Piñeiro Fernández

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Area of Science:

Urology
Pathology

Background:

Segmental testicular infarction (STI) is a rare condition characterized by localized ischemic necrosis of testicular tissue.
It often presents with acute scrotal pain, mimicking testicular torsion or tumors.

Observation:

A 52-year-old male presented with severe left testicular pain.
Physical examination revealed a tender induration. Sonography showed a hypoechoic, avascular lesion.
Tumor markers (beta-hCG, alpha-fetoprotein) were within normal limits.

Findings:

Radical orchiectomy was performed due to suspected testicular tumor.
Pathological examination confirmed focal testicular infarction, excluding malignancy and vasculitis.

Implications:

STI is frequently diagnosed post-orchiectomy when testicular tumors are suspected.
While advanced imaging may suggest STI, exploratory surgery is often necessary to definitively exclude malignancy.
Accurate diagnosis and management of STI are crucial to preserve testicular function.