The Acute Scrotum

Any male child, adolescent, or adult who presents with complaints of scrotal pain, tenderness, or swelling should be promptly evaluated. Although the differential diagnosis is extensive, testicular torsion and rupture should be considered based on a thorough history, physical examination, and appropriate radiological evaluation. However, if testicular torsion is suspected based on history and physical examination, operative management should not be delayed while awaiting radiological confirmation. Timely and accurate diagnosis is required to prevent testicular loss. Testicular salvage is only possible when the diagnosis is considered early in the evaluation of the patient with the acute scrotum. These keywords were added by machine and not by the authors. This process is experimental and the keywords may be updated as the learning algorithm improves.