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Acute Aortic Dissection Masquerading as Testicular Torsion: A Case Report
Bruce M Lo1, Megyn K Christensen2, Coral E Byrns2
1Sentara Norfolk General Hospital/Eastern Virginia Medical School at Old Dominion University, Department of Emergency Medicine, Norfolk, Virginia.
Clinical Practice and Cases in Emergency Medicine
|February 10, 2026
Summary
Acute aortic dissection (AAD) can present atypically, mimicking conditions like testicular torsion. Prompt diagnosis is crucial for this life-threatening condition, even with unusual initial symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Vascular Surgery
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Aortic dissection is a critical condition with high mortality if diagnosis is delayed.
- Classic symptoms include sudden chest or back pain, but atypical presentations can mislead clinicians.
- Delayed diagnosis of aortic dissection is a significant concern in emergency settings.
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