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[Testicular torsion in polyorchism]
1FSBEI HE Dagestan State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of Russia, Makhachkala, RD, Russia.
Urologiia (Moscow, Russia : 1999)
|March 11, 2022
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.
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.
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