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Testicular torsion (gross pathology)

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis not applicable

Presentation

Acute scrotal pain.

Patient Data

Age: 8 years
Gender: Male
pathology

Orchiectomy specimen demonstrating dusky, purple color to the testicular capsule, and hemorrhagic parenchyma, consistent with testicular torsion.

Author: Chandra Krishnan (Flickr profile here)

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  • http://www.flickr.com/photos/ckrishnan/3865752092/

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