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Rare case of traumatic bilateral testicular dislocation
Mude Naveen Naik1, Oseen Hajilal Shaikh2, Chellappa Vijayakumar3
1Surgery, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, India.
BMJ Case Reports
|August 25, 2021
Summary
Bilateral traumatic testicular dislocation is a rare injury typically from direct scrotal impact. This case details a 21-year-old man with bilateral testicular dislocation into the inguinal canal after a motorcycle accident, successfully treated with bilateral orchidopexy.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Trauma Surgery
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Bilateral traumatic testicular dislocation is an uncommon genitourinary injury.
- It typically results from significant direct blunt force trauma to the scrotum.
Observation:
- A 21-year-old male sustained bilateral testicular dislocation into the inguinal canal following a motorcycle accident.
- Initial imaging excluded other associated injuries.
Findings:
- The patient underwent successful bilateral orchidopexy for the traumatic testicular dislocation.
- No immediate postoperative complications were noted.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering testicular dislocation in scrotal trauma.
- Prompt surgical intervention, such as bilateral orchidopexy, is crucial for successful management.
- Understanding rare presentations of testicular trauma aids in clinical decision-making and patient outcomes.
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