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===Clinical and Associated Features=== | ===Clinical and Associated Features=== | ||
===Differential Diagnosis=== | ===Differential Diagnosis=== | ||
Tortion of the testis | |||
Trauma to testis | |||
Epididymo-orchitis (bacterial, viral) | |||
Referred pain from renal colic | |||
Inguinal hernias | |||
Hydrocoele | |||
Epididymo-orchitis (bacterial, viral) | |||
Incompletely descended testis | |||
Tesicular trauma (e.g. haematoma) | |||
Varicoele | |||
Epididymal cyst | |||
Testicular tumours | |||
Incomplete descent of testis | |||
Torsion of testis | |||
===Investigations=== | ===Investigations=== | ||
===Management=== | ===Management=== | ||
Revision as of 15:11, 18 December 2009
Having three balls would be a very worrying testicular problem.
Definition
Problems with the testicles (referred to as "balls" herein).
Epidemiology
Generally quite common, but rather rare in women.
Pathophysiology
Two main types of problem:
- Pain - hurting balls.
- Swelling - massive balls.
Clinical and Associated Features
Differential Diagnosis
Tortion of the testis Trauma to testis Epididymo-orchitis (bacterial, viral) Referred pain from renal colic Inguinal hernias Hydrocoele Epididymo-orchitis (bacterial, viral) Incompletely descended testis Tesicular trauma (e.g. haematoma) Varicoele Epididymal cyst Testicular tumours Incomplete descent of testis Torsion of testis