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[Testicular torsion in polyorchism].

N M Gusniev1, M M Guseynov1

  • 1FSBEI HE Dagestan State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of Russia, Makhachkala, RD, Russia.

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Summary

A rare case of polyorchidism (having more than two testicles) with testicular torsion in a young male is presented. Surgical intervention and a two-year follow-up confirmed a positive outcome without complications.

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Andrology
  • Clinical Case Reports

Background:

  • Polyorchidism is a rare congenital anomaly characterized by the presence of supernumerary testes.
  • Testicular torsion is a surgical emergency requiring prompt diagnosis and management to preserve testicular viability.

Observation:

  • A 21-year-old male patient presented with a history of polyorchidism diagnosed in 2016.
  • The patient experienced acute right testicular torsion, necessitating urgent surgical intervention.

Findings:

  • Right orchiopexy was performed under emergency conditions.
  • The postoperative period was uneventful, with no immediate complications.
  • A two-year follow-up revealed no evidence of pathology in the scrotal organs.
Keywords:
clinical casepolyorchismtesticular torsion

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Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of timely surgical management for testicular torsion in patients with polyorchidism.
  • Successful orchiopexy can lead to favorable long-term outcomes, even in complex congenital anomalies.
  • Further research into the long-term implications of polyorchidism and associated torsion is warranted.