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Torsion of appendix of testis
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Torsion of appendix of testis

Contributors: Michael W. Winter MD, Eric Ingerowski MD, FAAP
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Synopsis

The testicular appendix is an embryologic remnant on the anterosuperior aspect of the testes of approximately 3 mm in diameter that fails to fully regress. Torsion of the testicular appendage refers to a twisting of this remnant appendage that results in sudden-onset, unilateral scrotal pain, inflammation, erythema, and tenderness of the testicular appendage without testicular tenderness. It occurs spontaneously, most commonly in boys aged 7-12. Patients will have preservation of the cremasteric reflex and a nontender testicle, although this can be difficult to differentiate due to often extreme tenderness of the adjacent testicular appendage.

Management is typically noninvasive, including analgesia, bed rest, and scrotal support.

Excluding alternative etiologies that may warrant more expedited emergency attention (eg, testicular torsion) is of paramount importance.

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ICD10CM:
N44.03 – Torsion of appendix testis

SNOMEDCT:
198047009 – Torsion of appendix of testis

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Last Reviewed:04/14/2019
Last Updated:10/10/2022
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A medical illustration showing key findings of Torsion of appendix of testis : Erythema, Scrotal edema, Orchidalgia
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