clinical: testicular torsion

Question 1

what is testicular torsion?

Answer 1

fairly common medical emergency, where the spermatic cord twists upon itself

Question 2

what can testicular torsion lead to?

Answer 2

occlusion of the testicular artery, resulting in necrosis of the testes

Question 3

what can diagnosis of testicular torsion be confirmed via?

Answer 3

confirmed via ultrasound and colour doppler scanning

Question 4

what is the main clinical feature of testicular torsion?

Answer 4

severe, sudden pain in one or both of the testes, where the onset is often during exercise or physical activity