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Male reproductive anatomy

Male reproductive system

Testicular torsion repair - series

Torsion of the testis; Testicular ischemia; Testicular twisting

• Sudden onset of severe pain in one testicle, with or without a previous predisposing event
• Swelling within one side of the scrotum (scrotal swelling)
• Nausea or vomiting
• Light-headedness

Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease:

• Testicle lump
• Blood in the semen

• Extremely tender and enlarged testicular region -- more common on the right
• The testicle on the affected side is higher

Review Date: 10/20/2005
Reviewed By: David R. Knowles, M.D., Advanced Urologic Surgeons, Mt. Vernon, IL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.