IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-8-6-19519 Original Research Paper Acute scrotal pain – diagnostic dilemma –– TESTICULAR APPENDIX TORSION Divya Bharatkumar Desai Dr. Dr. Thahir Vu Dr. June 2019 8 6 01 02 ABSTRACT

Torsion of the appendix testis is not an uncommon cause of acute hemiscrotum. It is frequently misdiagnosed as acute epididymitis, orchitis, or torsion of testis. This condition accounts for 35% to 67% of acute scrotum cases and has a higher incidence than testicular torsion. Though conservative management is the treatment of choice for this condition, prompt surgical intervention is warranted when testicular torsion is suspected. We report a case of torsion of a appendix testis. Emergency exploration of it revealed a appendix testis with torsion. After excision of the appendix testis, the wound was closed with an open drain. The patient had an uneventful and smooth postoperative recovery.