Korean J Urol.  2005 Apr;46(4):418-419.

A Torsion of the Cyst of Tunica Vaginalis Presented with Acute Scrotum

Affiliations
  • 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.

Keyword

Cysts; Torsion; Scrotum

MeSH Terms

Physical Examination
Rabeprazole
Scrotum*
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