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Traumatic dislocation of the testis

H Yagi¹, M Igawa, H Shiina

¹Department of Urology, Shimane Medical University, Izumo, Japan.

Urologia Internationalis|October 26, 1999

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Summary

A rare case of traumatic testicular dislocation into the thigh occurred after a fishing boat accident. The testis was successfully surgically repositioned, highlighting the need for awareness of such injuries.

Area of Science:

Urology
Trauma Surgery
Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

Testicular dislocation is a rare condition, often associated with trauma.
Accurate diagnosis relies on physical examination and advanced imaging techniques.

Observation:

A patient presented with an empty left hemiscrotum and a painful thigh mass post-fishing boat accident.
Sonography revealed a normal-appearing testis, while MRI precisely located the dislocated organ within the thigh's subcutaneous tissue.

Findings:

Surgical exploration confirmed the left testis was dislocated into the superficial crus of the thigh.
The spermatic cord showed slight torsion, and the testis was successfully repositioned and fixed.

Implications:

This case underscores the rarity of traumatic testicular dislocation into the superficial crus.
Highlights the importance of comprehensive diagnostic evaluation, including MRI, for suspected extratesticular injuries.

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