Right paratesticular abscess mimicking neonatal testicular torsion and caused by Proteus mirabilis

The clinical presentation of neonatal paratesticular abscess may closely resemble that of, neonatal testicular torsion and the use of scrotal ultrasonography to differentiate the two has low, sensitivity. We propose early operative treatment of suspected neonatal testicular torsion to salvage, the t...

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Published inAfrican journal of urology Vol. 19; no. 4; pp. 202 - 204
Main Authors Ezomike, U.O., Ituen, MA, Ekpemo, S.C., Ekenze, S.O.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier B.V 01.12.2013
SpringerOpen
Subjects
Neonatal
Paratesticular abscess
Proteus mirabilis
Testicular torsion
Testicular torsion
Neonatal
Proteus mirabilis
Paratesticular abscess
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Summary:The clinical presentation of neonatal paratesticular abscess may closely resemble that of, neonatal testicular torsion and the use of scrotal ultrasonography to differentiate the two has low, sensitivity. We propose early operative treatment of suspected neonatal testicular torsion to salvage, the testicle in cases of paratesticular abscesses. This is a report of the successful transinguinal, drainage of a right neonatal paratesticular abscess preoperatively diagnosed as testicular torsion and, caused by Proteus mirabilis. The testicle was salvaged.
ISSN:1110-5704
1961-9987
DOI:10.1016/j.afju.2013.03.004