Journal of Pediatric Case Reports

Testicular Torsion

Journal of Pediatric Case Reports · Vol. 1, Issue 6

Published July 1, 2026

DOI: 10.37549/JPCR-26-0109

Tamer I. Elashyi, MS1, Richard B. Towbin, MD2*, Carrie M. Schaefer, MD2, Alexander J. Towbin, MD3*

1 Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, Fort Worth, Texas

2 Department of Radiology, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Phoenix, Arizona

3 Department of Radiology, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio

* Corresponding author: Richard B. Towbin (rtowbin@gmail.com)

Abstract

Testicular torsion is a cause of acute scrotal pain and represents a true surgical emergency. Torsion of the spermatic cord compromises blood flow to the testis and, if not promptly addressed, can lead to irreversible ischemic damage. Timely surgical exploration and orchiopexy are essential for testicular salvage. Color Doppler US serves as a valuable diagnostic tool; particularly, clinical findings are equivocal.

Keywords: genitourinary, scrotum, malposition

Citation

Elashyi TI, Towbin RB, Schaefer CM, Towbin AJ. Testicular Torsion. Journal of Pediatric Case Reports. 2026;1(6). doi:10.37549/JPCR-26-0109.

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