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ArticleClinical case reports2024

A 7-year-old with extravaginal torsion of an undescended testicle in the left inguinal region: The first case report from Syria.

Yousef Alsaffaf, Hazem Arab, Jaafar Jaafar, Mohammad Shehadeh

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4 authors.

Yousef AlsaffafFaculty of Medicine Hama University Hama Syria.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-6651-1762
Hazem ArabFaculty of Medicine Hama University Hama Syria.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-4417-6867
Jaafar JaafarDepartment of Urology National Hama Hospital Hama Syria.
Mohammad ShehadehDepartment of Urology National Hama Hospital Hama Syria.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The incidence of undescended testicles torsion in a 7-year-old is rare, making it a clinically unusual occurrence. Emphasizing the importance of thorough urogenital assessments in children, particularly in underserved communities, is critical to prevent serious complications like testicular gangrene.

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Case reportInguinal regionOrchidectomyTesticular gangreneUndescended testicular torsion

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