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Testicular Torsion: Does Age Matter in a 79-Year-Old Patient?
Ahmed Anber1, Khaled Ghanem2, Lewis Mambu2
1Urology, Hereford County Hospital, Wye Valley NHS Trust, Hereford, GBR.
Abstract:
Testicular torsion is a urological emergency typically seen in adolescents, but it can occur at any age, including in elderly men, where it is often misdiagnosed. We present the case of a 79-year-old male who developed acute right testicular pain. Doppler ultrasound confirmed torsion, and timely surgical intervention resulted in testicular salvage. This report emphasises the importance of including testicular torsion in the differential diagnosis for acute scrotal pain, regardless of patient age.
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