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Case Reports
. 2022 May 13:43:102115.
doi: 10.1016/j.eucr.2022.102115. eCollection 2022 Jul.

Segmental testicular infarction: A case report of a rare condition

Bilel Saidani  1 , Marouene Chakroun  1 , Saadi Ahmed  1 , Mokadem Seif  1 , Mohamed Riadh Ben Slama  1 , Chebil Mohamed  1
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Segmental testicular infarction: A case report of a rare condition

Bilel Saidani et al. Urol Case Rep. .

Abstract

Segmental testicular infarction(STI) is a rare unknown condition. Clinical presentation is non-specific and management is unconsensual. We report clinical and surgical management of a segmental testicular infarction. A 18-years old adult presented to emergency with acute right testicular pain. The only triggering factor was a stressful situation. Examination revealed a slightly swollen, non-ascending testicle with no inflammatory signs. We suspected spermatic -cord torsion(SCT), we decided to explore it surgically. Exploration showed a well-demarcated infarcted inferior pole of right testicle. Partial orchiectomy was performed. STI is a rare entity often clinically confused with SCT. Diagnosis is based on intraoperative findings.

Keywords: Orchiectomy; Scrotal pain; Testicular infraction.

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The authors declare that there are no conflicts of interest regarding the publication of this article.

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Surgical exploration of the testis: a: Well-demarcated infarcted appearance of the lower pole of the right testicle. b: Well-demarcated infarcted appearance of the lower pole of the right testicle after opening of the albuginea. c: Final appearance after partial orchiectomy.
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