TRAUMATIC TESTICULAR DISLOCATION - A CASE REPORT AND REVIEW OF LITERATURE

Dr. ASHIQ AHAMED; Dr. A.BALASUBRAMANI; Prof.R.Kannan

Volume : IX, Issue : II, February - 2020

TRAUMATIC TESTICULAR DISLOCATION - A CASE REPORT AND REVIEW OF LITERATURE

Dr. Ashiq Ahamed, Dr. A. Balasubramani, Prof. R. Kannan

Abstract :

Introduction: Displacement of one or both normally located testes out of the scrotum. Usually after a trauma such as motorcycle collisions with straddle injury and blunt injury to the scrotum . Presenting this case which emphasizes the importance of routine examination of genitalia after trauma. And importance of immediate intervention of traumatic testicular dislocation. Case report : A 17 yr Male with complaints of empty previously normal right scrotum and also with a swelling in the right inguinal region after a road traffic accident one month before present admission.4cm*4cm in the right inguinal region with empty right scrotum. Ultrasound showed right testicular dislocation with testes in right inguinal region with normal vascularity. Exploration done, right testicule found in the superficial inguinal pouch . Right orchidopexy done. Conclusion: Unilateral traumatic testicular dislocation Immediately surgery done. Testis is viable and surgery had no complications. Not a life threatening but in order to prevent future complications immediate intervention needed. Also emphasises importance of detailed examination after trauma.