A Case of Unilateral Partial Testicular Rupture Misdiagnosed as Epididymo-Orchitis
Testicular rupture is a rare but serious complication of blunt scrotal trauma that necessitates urgent intervention. A clinical examination of the scrotum alone cannot facilitate the diagnosis. Misdiagnosis can lead to delayed treatment and poor testicular salvage. Here, we report a case of a partial left testicular rupture in a patient initially managed as epididymo-orchitis, who subsequently underwent successful scrotal exploration and tunica albuginea repair. This case report re-emphasizes the importance of a thorough history, clinical assessment, and ultrasound imaging in the early detection and successful management of the condition.
Authors
- Sandeep Kumar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0605-6908)
- Nirmal Thampi John
- Abe George
Institutions
- Christian Medical College, Vellore (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2025-09-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.92387
- Primary Topic
- Testicular diseases and treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00