Acute Appendicitis Presented with Testicular Pain Only

<p><strong>Abstract</strong></p>\n<p>Acute appendicitis is an acute inflammation of the vermiform appendix. Despite being one of the most common surgical emergencies worldwide, delays in establishing a diagnosis still occur, primarily attributed to the potential presentation of atypical symptoms. This particular case involves a 17-year-old male who presented with acute onset of testicular pain. Following his initial presentation, the patient was discharged based on normal laboratory results and a testicular ultrasound, which revealed no abnormalities except for a hydrocele. Six hours post-discharge, the patient developed abdominal pain and showed positive rebound tenderness. Surgical intervention (appendectomy) was done and resulted in the complete resolution of symptoms without complications. This case report aims to show the paramount importance of recognizing the emergence of atypical symptoms associated with acute appendicitis, which in itself is a crucial step in preventing further complications.</p>\n<p><strong>Keywords:</strong> appendicitis, testicular pain, appendectomy, rebound tenderness.</p>