Korean J Urol.
2005 Apr;46(4):418-419.
A Torsion of the Cyst of Tunica Vaginalis Presented with Acute Scrotum
- Affiliations
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- 1Departments of Urology, Eulji University College of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea.
- 2Departments of Pathology, Eulji University College of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea.
Abstract
- We report a case of torsion of a benign cyst arising from the parietal layer of the tunica vaginalis, which presented on an acute scrotum. Physical examination revealed a tender swelling of the left hemiscrotum. Surgical, we happened to find torsion of a cyst originating from the parietal layer of the tunica vaginalis. The pedicle of the cyst was twisted about 360 degrees.