Perinatal testicular torsion-is it a rare occurrence ?

Abstract EN

Clinical diagnosis of perinatal testicular torsion can be a challenging task as most of the cases are asymptomatic, with no tenderness but may have slight scrotal induration and discoloration.

Perinatal testicular torsion has been subdivided into prenatal and postnatal torsion (event occurring from birth to 1 month of life).

Although Doppler ultrasound is frequently used as an adjunct to facilitate the diagnosis of borderline cases, it has its own limitations.

Clinical features, treatment options, and fertility outcome depend on when the torsion occurs - prenatally versus postnatally – and when it is discovered.

In this report, we present three cases of unilateral prenatal testicular torsion diagnosed during the routine physical examination prior to hospital discharge and advised to follow up for delayed orchiopexy of the contralateral testicle.