Differentiating acute epididymitis from testicular torsion using scrotal scintigraphy

Differentiating acute epididymitis from testicular torsion using scrotal scintigraphy

Introduction: In patients with acute scrotal pain, differentiating acute epididymitis from testicular torsion should be made promptly and accurately, to treat the underlying cause correctly. Acute epididymitis is treated with a simple course of antibiotics while testicular torsion requires emergency...

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Main Authors: Zabah Muhammad Jawa, Onyedika Okoye
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2017-01-01
Series:Sahel Medical Journal
Subjects:
Acute epididymitis
scrotal scintigraphy
testicular torsion
Online Access:http://www.smjonline.org/article.asp?issn=1118-8561;year=2017;volume=20;issue=3;spage=89;epage=92;aulast=Jawa

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