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==Presentation== | |||
*Blunt trauma due to impingement against symphysis pubis | |||
**Will have contusion or rupture based on whether tunica albuginea is disrupted | |||
**Large, blue, tender scrotal mass (hematocele), | |||
==Imaging== | |||
*Scrotal ultrasound required for all blunt testicular injuries | |||
**Reliable in diagnosing ruptured testes | |||
==Treatment== | |||
*Most testicular injuries are managed conservatively | |||
**Analgesia, ice, elevation, scrotal support, urology f/u | |||
*Tesicular rupture requires early surgical intervention | |||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Revision as of 03:54, 13 June 2012
Presentation
- Blunt trauma due to impingement against symphysis pubis
- Will have contusion or rupture based on whether tunica albuginea is disrupted
- Large, blue, tender scrotal mass (hematocele),
Imaging
- Scrotal ultrasound required for all blunt testicular injuries
- Reliable in diagnosing ruptured testes
Treatment
- Most testicular injuries are managed conservatively
- Analgesia, ice, elevation, scrotal support, urology f/u
- Tesicular rupture requires early surgical intervention