2001•International Journal of UrologyOpen access
Torsion of a benign cyst arising from the tunica vaginalis testis
Koji Yoshimura, Masaaki Itoh, Norio Kawase, Yoji Taki, Naoki Hosaka
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Abstract
We describe a rare case of torsion of a benign cyst originating from the parietal layer of tunica vaginalis. This case presented with acute scrotum. Surgical exploration revealed a cyst arising from the parietal layer of tunica vaginalis of which the pedicle was twisted. When a cystic mass is detected in the scrotum of boys with acute scrotum, torsion of a cyst in the cavum tunica vaginalis testis should be considered.
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