Korean J Perinatol.  2009 Jun;20(2):171-175.

A Case of Antenatal Testicular Torsion Mimicking Inflammation and Tumor in the Neonate

• Kim CS
• Lee SL

Abstract

Testicular torsion, inflammation and tumor may be rare causes of scrotal mass in the neonates. Color Doppler ultrasonography is useful in differential diagnosis of these lesions. The authors experienced a case of testicular torsion mimicking inflammation and tumor in a baby with right testicular mass found at delivery. The initial diagnosis for this mass was a testicular inflammation and tumor based on findings of ultrasound examination and urine culture, but surgical exploratory findings of scrotum definitely showed testicular torsion. We report the case with a brief review of associated literatures.

Keyword

Testicular torsion; Neonate

MeSH Terms

Diagnosis, Differential
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Inflammation
Scrotum
Spermatic Cord Torsion
Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color