Hemorrhagic epididymal cyst mimicking testicular torsion: A case report
Although testicular torsion is the most critical cause of acute scrotal pain, alternative diagnoses, such as hemorrhagic epididymal cyst rupture, should be considered. Prompt diagnosis using clinical evaluation and imaging can prevent unnecessary orchiectomy, with surgical exploration remaining the safest option in uncertain cases.
Authors
- Yassine Nouini
- Salim Ouskri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-2258-4412)
- Imad Boualaoui (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6233-0449)
- Hachem El Sayegh
- Idriss Ziani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0595-0227)
- Mohammed Ali Mikou
Institutions
- Hôpital Ibn Sina-Rabat (MA)
- Ibn Sina Hospital (KW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-06-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijscr.2025.111476
- Primary Topic
- Testicular diseases and treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00