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Testicular pain should always be considered urgent because of possible Fourniers Gangerene or [[testicular torsion]]. [[Cancer]] is a common fear in patients. | Testicular pain should always be considered urgent because of possible Fourniers Gangerene or [[testicular torsion]]. [[Cancer]] is a common fear in patients. | ||
== Differentiating Testicular Pain from other Diseases== | |||
In Alphabetical Order. <ref>Sailer, Christian, Wasner, Susanne. Differential Diagnosis Pocket. Hermosa Beach, CA: Borm Bruckmeir Publishing LLC, 2002:77 ISBN 1591032016</ref> <ref>Kahan, Scott, Smith, Ellen G. In A Page: Signs and Symptoms. Malden, Massachusetts: Blackwell Publishing, 2004:68 ISBN 140510368X</ref> | |||
*Epididymal or testicular appendage torsion | |||
*Epididymysis | |||
*Fournier's Gangrene | |||
*[[Henoch-Schönlein purpura]] | |||
*[[Hydrocele]] | |||
*[[Peritonitis]] | |||
*Referred pain due to an incarcerated hernia, [[constipation]] or [[kidney stone]] | |||
*Ruptured abdominal aneurysm | |||
*Scrotal trauma | |||
*Testicular torsion | |||
*[[Tumor]] | |||
== Diagnosis == | == Diagnosis == | ||
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=== MRI and CT === | === MRI and CT === | ||
*Recent studies support the use of MRI | *Recent studies support the use of MRI | ||
== Treatment == | == Treatment == | ||
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:*Antibiotic therapy | :*Antibiotic therapy | ||
:*[[NSAID]]s and scrotal elevation | :*[[NSAID]]s and scrotal elevation | ||
*UTI | *[[UTI]] | ||
:*Antibiotic therapy | :*Antibiotic therapy | ||
*[[Tumor]] | *[[Tumor]] | ||
:*Resection | :*[[Resection]] | ||
=== Surgery | === Surgery=== | ||
*[[Testicular torsion]] is an emergency | *[[Testicular torsion]] is an emergency | ||
:*Necessary to salvage testicle | :*Necessary to salvage testicle | ||
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::*Patient will feel immediate relief upon detorsion | ::*Patient will feel immediate relief upon detorsion | ||
::*Refer to a to a urologist if unsuccessful | ::*Refer to a to a urologist if unsuccessful | ||
*Incarcerated inguinal hernias & testicular rupture involve surgery | *Incarcerated [[inguinal hernias]] & testicular rupture involve surgery | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Testicular pain should always be considered urgent because of possible Fourniers Gangerene or testicular torsion. Cancer is a common fear in patients.
Differentiating Testicular Pain from other Diseases
In Alphabetical Order. [1] [2]
- Epididymal or testicular appendage torsion
- Epididymysis
- Fournier's Gangrene
- Henoch-Schönlein purpura
- Hydrocele
- Peritonitis
- Referred pain due to an incarcerated hernia, constipation or kidney stone
- Ruptured abdominal aneurysm
- Scrotal trauma
- Testicular torsion
- Tumor
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms
- History and physical exam includes abdomen, back, genitalia and digital rectal exam.
- Note: Onset, duration, location, quality and any other instances of pain
- Transilluminate for fluid
- "Blue dot sign" -> Blue coloration along upper area seen in 20% of torsion of the testicular appendix and/or due to infarction or necrosis.
- Palpate testicle and spermatic cord for:
- Effusion
- Tenderness
- Subcutaneous emphysema
- Size
Laboratory Findings
- Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia trachomatis culture
- Urinalysis in all patients
Ultrasound
- Use doppler to check for masses
MRI and CT
- Recent studies support the use of MRI
Treatment
Acute Pharmacotherapies
- Antibiotic therapy
- NSAIDs and scrotal elevation
- Antibiotic therapy
Surgery
- Testicular torsion is an emergency
- Necessary to salvage testicle
- If surgery is not available, perform manual detorsion
- Penetrate spermatic cord with 10-20mL of 1% lidocaine
- Gently twist testes to the left and right
- Patient will feel immediate relief upon detorsion
- Refer to a to a urologist if unsuccessful
- Incarcerated inguinal hernias & testicular rupture involve surgery