Computed tomography of testicular torsion in a juvenile dog with unilateral cryptorchidism

• Published in: Canadian veterinary journal Vol. 63; no. 5; pp. 515 - 520
• Main Authors: Slaughter, Sarah A, Eitzer, Andrew D, Tolliver, Sara E, Holman, Sarah N, Colopy, Sara A, Hoey, Seamus E, Loeber, Samantha J
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Canada Canadian Veterinary Medical Association 01.05.2022
• Subjects: Animals; Cryptorchidism - diagnostic imaging; Cryptorchidism - surgery; Cryptorchidism - veterinary; Dog Diseases - diagnostic imaging; Dog Diseases - surgery; Dogs; Male; Scientific; Spermatic Cord Torsion - diagnostic imaging; Spermatic Cord Torsion - surgery; Spermatic Cord Torsion - veterinary; Tomography, X-Ray Computed; Ultrasonography - veterinary

A 14-week-old male unilaterally cryptorchid Clumber spaniel was presented for acute lethargy. Physical examination revealed abdominal pain, and a single testis was palpated in the scrotum. Abdominal ultrasound and computed tomography (CT) revealed a poorly vascularized, ovoid structure immediately c...