ATYPICAL TORSION OF THE TESTICULAR APPENDIX
Authors:
Oldřich Šmakal 1; Igor Hartmann 1; Jan Vrána 1; Michal Grepl 1; Kamila Michálková 2
Authors‘ workplace:
Urologická klinika FN, Olomouc
1; Radiologická klinika FN, Olomouc
2
Published in:
Ces Urol 2009; 13(2): 178-181
Category:
Case report
Overview
Authors present a case of testicular appendix torsion that imitated a tumor of paratesticular tissues by its calm clinical course and extent of aff ected appendix without inflammation signs.
Key words:
testicular appendix, torsion of the testicular appendix, tumor of paratesticular tissues.
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