Testicular Torsion Symptoms, Causes & More
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Testicular Torsion in Infants
While the incidence is rare, testicular torsion may occur in newborns. The reason for this is unclear, but it may be related to difficult deliveries.9‘Testicular Torsion.’ UCSF Department of Urology, urology.ucsf.edu/patient-care/children/testicular-torsion
In infants, testicular torsion may present as a testicle that's hard, swollen and a dark color. Ultrasound doesn't always detect decreased blood flow to the testicle. Although surgery can be performed, it's often too late to save the baby's testicle. There are also risks involved in using general anesthesia on a newborn.11‘Testicular Torsion.’ Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 4 Apr. 2020, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/testicular-torsion/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20378274
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