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Segmental testicular infarction: a case report

Overview of attention for article published in Journal of Medical Case Reports, May 2017
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Title
Segmental testicular infarction: a case report
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Journal of Medical Case Reports, May 2017
DOI 10.1186/s13256-017-1308-1
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Tine Smets, Gina Reichman, Dirk P. J. Michielsen

Abstract

Segmental testicular infarction is a very rare condition, which can mimic a testicular torsion or testicular cancer. Correct diagnosis is difficult but it is important to avoid unnecessary radical treatment. We report a clinical case of a 36-year-old white man who presented at our emergency department with subacute testicular pain. A urine analysis, Doppler ultrasound, surgical exploration, blood analysis, and magnetic resonance imaging were performed to diagnose his condition, to exclude a testicular torsion, and to raise confidence in its non-malignancy. He was treated conservatively. At follow-up, a few months after the incident, he no longer had complaints. Ultrasonography showed remaining hypo-echogenicity of the left upper pole, indicating a sequel of ischemia. Segmental testicular infarction is a rare condition which can be easily confused with a testicular torsion or a testicular tumor. This case report can be helpful in recognizing and diagnosing this condition. Making the right diagnosis is important since it can prevent an unnecessary radical treatment.

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Unknown 10 100%

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Readers by professional status Count As %
Other 2 20%
Student > Bachelor 2 20%
Student > Master 2 20%
Professor 1 10%
Researcher 1 10%
Other 1 10%
Unknown 1 10%
Readers by discipline Count As %
Medicine and Dentistry 5 50%
Nursing and Health Professions 2 20%
Agricultural and Biological Sciences 1 10%
Unknown 2 20%
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#17,893,544
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