Related Experiment Video
Updated: Oct 1, 2025

Treatment of Facial Deformities using 3D Planning and Printing of Patient-Specific Implants
Published on: May 23, 2020
Bell clapper deformity in female?
1Dept of Paediatric Surgery, IGICH Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
Introduction:
Indirect inguinal hernia is one of the most common congenital anomaly common in males, but not uncommon in females. In females, inguinal hernia mostly indirect, containing ovary presenting as a palpable labial mass is common, resulting in strangulation, torsion, and infertility if left untreated.
Importance:
The bell clapper deformity (BCD) is an important anatomical risk factor for intra vaginal testicular torsion, its presence in females is hardly been speculated.
Case Presentation:
A 6 months female baby presenting with tender labial mass, its management has been discussed here.
Clinical Discussion:
The bell clapper deformity, in which the tunica vaginalis inserts high on the spermatic cord, leaving the testis free to rotate and get torted, however its presence in females has never been explored.
Conclusion:
Bell clapper deformity's existence in females yet to be speculated before exploration.
More Related Videos
07:35Creating Rigidly Stabilized Fractures for Assessing Intramembranous Ossification, Distraction Osteogenesis, or Healing of Critical Sized Defects
Published on: April 11, 2012
06:59Intrathecal Application of a Fluorescent Dye for the Identification of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks in Cochlear Malformation
Published on: February 29, 2020
Related Concept Videos
External Female Genitals
Flail Chest-I
Flail chest is a severe and potentially life-threatening condition characterized by the fracture of three or more adjacent ribs in multiple places. It is most commonly caused by direct impacts and trauma, such as motor vehicle accidents or injuries from a steering wheel impact. It can also occur due to falls in elderly individuals with osteoporosis, or assaults involving sharp objects.
Pathophysiology
The pathophysiology of flail chest is complex, involving fractures of...
Signs of Puberty
Changes in the Appendicular Skeleton with Age
Initially, the limb buds consist of a core of mesenchyme covered by a layer of ectoderm. The ectoderm at the end of the limb bud thickens to form a narrow crest called the apical ectodermal ridge. This ridge stimulates the underlying...
Mitral Valve Prolapse I: Introduction
Disorders of the Female Reproductive System