Torsion of an intra-abdominal testicle in a neonate: case report and review of the literature
West Indian med. j
; West Indian med. j;46(4): 126-7, Dec. 1997.
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ABSTRACT
The thirty-ninth reported case of torsion of an intra-abdominal testicle is described in a neonate. The gonad was excised as is recommended because of the high incidence of malignancy (60 percent of 37 cases). Torsion of an intra-abdominal testicle should be considered where an abdominal mass with calcification is found in an infant with undescended testis. Ultrasonography improves the diagnostic accuracy in infants because of the cystic nature of these masses in this age group.(AU)
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MedCarib
Main subject:
Spermatic Cord Torsion
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Cryptorchidism
Limits:
Humans
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Male
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Newborn
Language:
En
Journal:
West Indian Med J
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West Indian med. j
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West Indian medical journal
Year:
1997
Document type:
Article