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==Overview==
Testicular torsion should be differentiated from other conditions presenting with [[lower abdominal pain]], [[nausea and vomiting]].
==Differentiating Testicular Torsion From Other Diseases==
Testicular torsion should be differentiated from other conditions presenting with [[lower abdominal pain]] , [[nausea and vomiting]]. The differentials include the following:<ref name="pmid18486720">{{cite journal |vauthors=Worcester EM, Coe FL |title=Nephrolithiasis |journal=Prim. 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{| class="wikitable"
! rowspan="2" align="center" style="background:#4479BA; color: #FFFFFF;" + |Category
! rowspan="2" align="center" style="background:#4479BA; color: #FFFFFF;" + |Disease
! rowspan="2" align="center" style="background:#4479BA; color: #FFFFFF;" + |History
! colspan="11" align="center" style="background:#4479BA; color: #FFFFFF;" + |Signs and Symptoms
! colspan="3" align="center" style="background:#4479BA; color: #FFFFFF;" + |Physical Examination
! colspan="10" align="center" style="background:#4479BA; color: #FFFFFF;" + |Laboratory abnormalities
|-
! align="center" style="background:#4479BA; color: #FFFFFF;" + |'''Nausea/vomiting'''
! align="center" style="background:#4479BA; color: #FFFFFF;" + |'''Hematuria'''
! align="center" style="background:#4479BA; color: #FFFFFF;" + |'''Location of pain'''
! align="center" style="background:#4479BA; color: #FFFFFF;" + |'''Fever'''
! align="center" style="background:#4479BA; color: #FFFFFF;" + |'''Tachycardia'''
! align="center" style="background:#4479BA; color: #FFFFFF;" + |'''Hypotension'''
! align="center" style="background:#4479BA; color: #FFFFFF;" + |'''Hypertension'''
! align="center" style="background:#4479BA; color: #FFFFFF;" + |'''Anorexia'''
! align="center" style="background:#4479BA; color: #FFFFFF;" + |'''Constipation'''
! align="center" style="background:#4479BA; color: #FFFFFF;" + |'''Rebound abdominal tenderness'''
! align="center" style="background:#4479BA; color: #FFFFFF;" + |'''Urinary frequency/Urgency/Dysuria'''
! align="center" style="background:#4479BA; color: #FFFFFF;" + |'''Costovetebral angle tenderness'''
! align="center" style="background:#4479BA; color: #FFFFFF;" + |'''Pelvic Examination'''
! align="center" style="background:#4479BA; color: #FFFFFF;" + |'''Rectal Examination'''
! align="center" style="background:#4479BA; color: #FFFFFF;" + |'''Complete Blood Count (CBC)'''
! align="center" style="background:#4479BA; color: #FFFFFF;" + |'''Urinalysis'''
! align="center" style="background:#4479BA; color: #FFFFFF;" + |'''BUN'''
! align="center" style="background:#4479BA; color: #FFFFFF;" + |'''Creatinine'''
! align="center" style="background:#4479BA; color: #FFFFFF;" + |'''Stone analysis'''
! align="center" style="background:#4479BA; color: #FFFFFF;" + |'''Urine Beta- hCG'''
! align="center" style="background:#4479BA; color: #FFFFFF;" + |'''Abnormal Liver Function Tests (LFTs)'''
! align="center" style="background:#4479BA; color: #FFFFFF;" + |'''Serum Amylase/Lipase'''
! align="center" style="background:#4479BA; color: #FFFFFF;" + |'''Abdominal/Pelvic CT scan'''
! align="center" style="background:#4479BA; color: #FFFFFF;" + |'''Serum Parathyroid hormone levels (PTH)'''
|-
| rowspan="6" |
=== Renal Pathology ===
|'''Nephrolithiasis'''
|
* Primary hyper parathyroidism
* Inadequate dietary [[calcium]] intake
* [[Hypercalciuria]]
* [[Hyperoxaluria]]
* [[Cystinuria]]
* [[Renal tubular acidosis]]
* Infection with urease producing bacteria (''[[Ureaplasma urealyticum]]'', ''Klebsiella'', ''Protues'')
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
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* [[Flank Pain|Flank]]/[[back pain]] radiating to groin
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
| -
|<nowiki>+/-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
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|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
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|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
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* Non-contrast [[Computed tomography|CT scan]] may show stone as radiolucency
|<nowiki>+/-</nowiki>
|-
|'''[[Pyelonephritis]]'''
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* [[Urinary tract infection]]
* [[Immunocompromised|Immunocompromised state]] ([[Diabetes]], [[Immunosuppresive drug|immunosuppressive]] medications)
* [[Urinary tract obstruction]]
* History of [[pyelonephritis]]
* [[Pregnancy]]
* Presence of [[urinary catheter]], [[stent]], [[nephrostomy]] tube
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
|<nowiki>+ (microscopic)</nowiki>
|
* [[Costovertebral angle]]
* Positive renal punch sign
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
| -
|<nowiki>+/-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
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* [[Urethritis]]
* [[Vaginitis]]
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
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* [[Leukocytosis]]
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* [[Pyuria]]
* Positive [[leukocyte esterase]]
|
|
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
| -
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
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* Globaly decreased contrast uptake
*  Foci from [[abscess]] pockets
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|-
|'''[[Renal infarct]]'''
|
* [[Sickle-cell disease|Sickle cell disease]] or trait
* [[Thrombosis]]
* [[Trauma]]
* [[Hypertension]]
* [[Cardiac arrhythmia]]
* [[Coagulopathy]]
* [[Atherosclerosis]]
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
|
* [[Flank pain]]
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
| +
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
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* [[Leukocytosis]]
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* [[Red blood cell|Red blood cells]]
* [[Proteinuria]]
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|
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|
|
|
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|-
|'''[[Renal papillary necrosis]]'''
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* [[Analgesic]] use ([[Phenacetin]], [[acetaminophen]], [[NSAIDs]])
* [[Pyelonephritis]]
* [[Urinary tract obstruction]]
* [[Sickle cell disease]]
* [[Tuberculosis]]
* [[Cirrhosis]]
* [[Diabetes]]
* [[Vasculitis]]
* [[Renal vein thrombosis]]
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>+ (microscopic)</nowiki>
|
* [[Flank pain]]
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
|<nowiki>+/-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
| +
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|
|
* [[Bacteriuria]]
* [[Pyuria]]
* [[Microscopic hematuria]]
|
|
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
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* Blunted [[renal calyces]]
* Contrast material–filled clefts in the [[renal medulla]]
* Non-enhanced lesions surrounded by rings of excreted contrast material
* Hyperattenuated [[medullary]] [[Calcification|calcifications]]
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|-
|'''[[Renal cell carcinoma]]'''
|
* [[Weight loss]]
* History of [[smoking]]
* [[Obesity]]
* [[Von Hippel-Lindau disease|Von-Hippel Lindau disease]]
* [[Night sweats]]
* [[Malaise]]
* Flank mass
| +
|<nowiki>+ (microscopic)</nowiki>
|
* [[Flank pain]]
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
| +
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
|<nowiki>+/-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
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* Anemia
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* [[Microscopic hematuria]]
* Renal cell casts
* Urinary [[Aquaporin 1|aquaporin-1]] (AQP1) and adipophilin (ADFP)- [[Renal cell carcinoma|proximal renal tubular cancer]]
|
|
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
| -
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
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* Non-contrast CT:
** Lesions are [[soft tissue]] attenuation 
** Areas of [[calcification]] and [[necrosis]]
* Contrast-enhanced:
** Homogenous (small lesions) to irregular  (large lesions) contrast enhancement
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|-
|'''Uretral stricture'''
|
* Prior [[urinary tract]] surgery
* [[Congenital]]
* [[Urinary catheterization]]
* Direct [[Penis|penile]] trauma
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>+/-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|
|
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|-
| rowspan="3" |
=== Prostate Pathology ===
|'''[[Prostatitis]]'''
|
* Bacterial infection by:
** ''[[Ureaplasma urealyticum]]''
** ''[[Proteus]]''
** ''[[Chlamydia]]''
** ''[[Gonorrhea]]''
** ''[[E.Coli]]''
** ''[[Pseudomonas]]''
** ''[[Mycoplasma]]''
* Prior history of [[prostatitis]]
* [[Urinary tract infection]]
* [[Urinary catheterization]]
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
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* [[Perineal]] pain
* [[Lower back pain]]
* Suprapubic pain
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
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* Enlarged [[prostate]]
* [[Rectal pain]]
|
* [[Leukocytosis]]
|
* [[Bacteriuria]]
* [[Pyuria]]
* [[Microscopic hematuria]]
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|-
|'''[[Prostatic cancer]]'''
|
* [[Family history]] of [[Prostate cancer|prostate cance]]<nowiki/>r (1st degree relatives)
* [[Germline mutation]] of [[HOXB13]] (G84E variant)
* Black ethnicity
* Age > 50 years
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
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* Enlarged [[prostate]]
* Firm and hard
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
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* Positive [[prostate specific antigen]] (PSA)
* High levels of [[TMPRSS2]]:ERG and [[PCA3]]
|
|
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
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* Focal areas of mass-like enhancement in the peripheral [[prostate]]
* [[Calcification|Calcifications]]
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|-
| rowspan="2" |
=== Testicular Pathology ===
|'''[[Testicular torsion]]'''
|
* Age 12 - 16 years
* Previous history of [[testicular torsion]]
* [[Family history]] of [[testicular torsion]]
* [[Prematurity]]
* [[Undescended testes]]
* [[Low birth weight]]
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|
* Sudden onset unilateral [[testicular pain]]
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>+/-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>+/-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|
* Absent [[cremasteric reflex]]
* [[Testicle]] may be swollen, tender, and high-riding, with an abnormal transverse lie.
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|
* [[Doppler ultrasound]] > [[Computed tomography|CT scan]] for diagnosis (abscence of [[blood]] flow in the affected [[Testicle|testis]])
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|-
|'''[[Orchitis]]'''
|
* Unprotected sexual intercourse
* [[Mumps]], [[Coxsackie virus|coxsackie]] virus infection
* Concurrent [[epididymitis]]
* [[Congenital disorder|Congenital abnornmalities]]
* [[Prostatitis]]
* [[Prostatic hypertrophy]] or [[calculi]]
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|
* Abrupt onset of [[testicular pain]]
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
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|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>+/-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
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* Testicular swelling and tenderness
* Normal [[cremasteric reflex]]
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
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* [[Leukocytosis]]
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
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* [[Ultrasound]] > [[Computed tomography|CT scan]] for diagnosis ([[Testicular masses]] or swollen [[testicles]] with hypoechoic and hypervascular areas)
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
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=== Abdominal Pathology ===
|'''[[Cholecystitis]]'''
|
* Female gender
* [[Obesity]]
* [[Pregnancy]] (increased [[progesterone]] promotes biliary stasis)
* Rapid [[weight loss]]
* [[Oral contraceptive|Oral contraceptive use]]
* Increasing age
* [[Total parenteral nutrition]]
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|
* [[Right upper quadrant pain|Right upper abdominal quadrant pain]]
* [[Flank pain]]
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
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* [[Leukocytosis]]
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
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* [[Bilirubin]] (pigment) stones
* [[Cholesterol]] stones
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
| +/-
|
* [[Gallbladder]] distention
* Wall thickening
* Mucosal hyperenhancement,
* Pericholecystic fat stranding or fluid
* [[Gallstones]]
 
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|-
|'''[[Appendicitis]]'''
|
* Male gender
* [[Adolescent|Adolescents]]
* Diet low in fiber and high in refined [[carbohydrates]]
* History of [[appendicitis]] in first degree relatives
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
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* [[Pain]] in umblical area
* Radiating to [[Right lower quadrant abdominal pain resident survival guide|right lower abdominal quadrant]]
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
|<nowiki>+/-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
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* Leukocytosis
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
| + (if perforation)
|
* Larger than 6 mm in diameter,
* [[Vermiform appendix|Appendiceal]] wall thickening
* Wall enhancement after contrast media infusion
* [[Inflammatory]] fat stranding
* [[Phlegmon]]
* Free fluid
* Free air bubbles
* [[Abscess]]
* [[Adenopathy]]
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|-
|'''[[Diverticulitis]]'''
|
* [[Diverticulosis]]
* Low [[Fiber|fiber diet]]
* Old age
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
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* [[Left lower quadrant abdominal pain resident survival guide|Left lower abdominal quadrant]]
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
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* [[Bleeding]]
* [[Rectal masses|Rectal mass]]
* [[Rectal]] [[tenderness]]
|
* [[Leukocytosis]]
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
| + (if [[Perforation of inflamed diverticulum|perforation]])
|
* [[Colon|Colonic]] wall thickening (wall thickness is greater than 3 mm on the short axis of the lumen)
* Pericolic fat stranding
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|-
|'''[[Abdominal aortic aneurysm]]'''
|
* [[Hypertension]]
* [[Cigarette smoking]]
* [[Pulsatile Flow|Pulsatile]] [[abdominal mass]]
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
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* [[Epigastric pain]]
* Deep boring [[pain]] in the [[back]]
* May radiate to [[flank]]
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>+ (if rupture)</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
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* Ultrasound more sensitive than CT scan
* CT scan may accurately predict the aneurysmal size
* Helical CT has faster scanning time (30 to 60 seconds) and the ability to obtain all images in one breath hold
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|-
|'''[[Portal vein thrombosis]]'''
|
* Mutated JAK2 V617F
* [[Antiphospholipid syndrome|Anti-phospholipid syndrome]]
* [[Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria]]
* [[Homocysteinuria]]
* [[Factor V Leiden]]
* [[Prothrombin G20210A mutation|Prothrombin mutation G20210A]]
* [[Protein C deficiency|Protein C]] or [[Protein S deficiency|S deficiency]]
* [[Oral contraceptive|Oral contraceptive use]]
* [[Cirrhosis]]
* [[Pregnancy]] and [[post-partum]]
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|
* [[Abdominal]] or [[lumbar pain]]
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
| + (if [[bowel]] [[ischemia]] or [[infarction]]-secondary to extension of [[thrombus]] to [[superior mesenteric vein]])
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
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* [[Hematochezia]]
|
* [[Anemia]]
* [[Thrombocytopenia]]
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
| + (if [[bowel]] [[infarction]], [[perforation]])
|
* On non-contrast CT:
** Hyperdense thrombus
* On contrast CT
** Non-enhancing defect of bland thrombus
** Tumor thrombus exhibits enhancement
|
|-
|'''[[Duodenal ulcer]]'''
|
* Pain relieved by intake of food
* [[Helicobacter pylori infection]]
* [[Tobacco smoking]]
* [[NSAID|NSAID use]]
* [[Alcohol|EtOH use]]
* Older age
* Female gender
* [[Family history]] of [[Duodenal ulcer|duodenal ulcers]]
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|
* [[Epigastric pain]]
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
| + (if [[Bowel perforation|perforation]])
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
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* [[Melena]]
|
* [[Anemia]]
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|
|
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
| + (if [[bowel perforation]])
|
* [[Endoscopy]] > [[CT scan]] for diagnosis
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|-
|'''[[Ischemic colitis]]'''
|
* Age > 60 years
* [[Hemodialysis]]
* [[Hypertension]]
* [[Hypoalbuminemia]]
* [[Diabetes mellitus]]
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|
* Acute-onset [[abdominal cramping]] 
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
| + (if [[necrosis]] and [[sepsis]])
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
|<nowiki>+</nowiki>
| + (if transmural [[necrosis]])
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
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* [[Hematochezia]]
|
* [[Leukocytosis]] (if [[necrosis]])
* [[Anemia]] (if [[Gastrointestinal perforation|perforation]] and [[bleeding]])
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|
|
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|<nowiki>+ (if bowel perforation)</nowiki>
|
* [[Bowel]] wall thickening
* Thumbprinting
* Pericolonic stranding with or without ascites.
* [[Halo sign|Double halo]] or target sign 
* [[Submucosal]] [[edema]] or [[hemorrhage]]
* Pneumatosis coli (if infarction)
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Syed Hassan A. Kazmi BSc, MD [2]

Overview

Testicular torsion should be differentiated from other conditions presenting with lower abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting.

Differentiating Testicular Torsion From Other Diseases

Testicular torsion should be differentiated from other conditions presenting with lower abdominal pain , nausea and vomiting. The differentials include the following:[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31][32][33][34]

Category Disease History Signs and Symptoms Physical Examination Laboratory abnormalities
Nausea/vomiting Hematuria Location of pain Fever Tachycardia Hypotension Hypertension Anorexia Constipation Rebound abdominal tenderness Urinary frequency/Urgency/Dysuria Costovetebral angle tenderness Pelvic Examination Rectal Examination Complete Blood Count (CBC) Urinalysis BUN Creatinine Stone analysis Urine Beta- hCG Abnormal Liver Function Tests (LFTs) Serum Amylase/Lipase Abdominal/Pelvic CT scan Serum Parathyroid hormone levels (PTH)

Renal Pathology

Nephrolithiasis + + - + - - +/- - - + - - - - - - -
  • Non-contrast CT scan may show stone as radiolucency
+/-
Pyelonephritis + + (microscopic) + + + - +/- - + + + - - - - -
  • Globaly decreased contrast uptake
  •  Foci from abscess pockets
-
Renal infarct + + + + - + - - - - - - - - - -
Renal papillary necrosis - + (microscopic) + +/- - + - - - + - - - - - - - -
Renal cell carcinoma + + (microscopic) - - - + + +/- - - - - -
  • Anemia
- - - -
  • Non-contrast CT:
  • Contrast-enhanced:
    • Homogenous (small lesions) to irregular (large lesions) contrast enhancement
-
Uretral stricture - +/- - - - - - - - - + - - - - - - - - - - -

Prostate Pathology

Prostatitis - + + + - - - - - + - - - - - - - - -
Prostatic cancer - + - - - - - + - - + - - - - - - - -

Testicular Pathology

Testicular torsion + - - + - - +/- - - +/- - - - - - - - - - - -
Orchitis + - + + - - - - - +/- - - - - - - - - - -

Abdominal Pathology

Cholecystitis + - + + - - + - - - - - - - - - - + +/-
  • Gallbladder distention
  • Wall thickening
  • Mucosal hyperenhancement,
  • Pericholecystic fat stranding or fluid
  • Gallstones
-
Appendicitis + - + + - - + - + +/- - - -
  • Leukocytosis
- - - - - - + (if perforation) -
Diverticulitis + - + + - - + + - - - - - - - - - - + (if perforation)
  • Colonic wall thickening (wall thickness is greater than 3 mm on the short axis of the lumen)
  • Pericolic fat stranding
-
Abdominal aortic aneurysm - - - + + - - - + (if rupture) - - - - - - - - - - - -
  • Ultrasound more sensitive than CT scan
  • CT scan may accurately predict the aneurysmal size
  • Helical CT has faster scanning time (30 to 60 seconds) and the ability to obtain all images in one breath hold
-
Portal vein thrombosis + - + + + - + - + (if bowel ischemia or infarction-secondary to extension of thrombus to superior mesenteric vein) - - - - - - - - + + (if bowel infarction, perforation)
  • On non-contrast CT:
    • Hyperdense thrombus
  • On contrast CT
    • Non-enhancing defect of bland thrombus
    • Tumor thrombus exhibits enhancement
Duodenal ulcer + - + + + - - - + (if perforation) - - - - - - - + (if bowel perforation) -
Ischemic colitis + - + + + (if necrosis and sepsis) + + + + (if transmural necrosis) - - - - - - - + (if bowel perforation) -

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