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ArticleCureus2025

A Case of Unilateral Partial Testicular Rupture Misdiagnosed as Epididymo-Orchitis.

Sandeep Kumar, Arun Jp George, Nirmal Thampi John

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Article in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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3 authors.

Sandeep KumarUrology, Christian Medical College Vellore, Vellore, IND.
Arun Jp GeorgeUrology, Christian Medical College Vellore, Vellore, IND.
Nirmal Thampi JohnUrology, Christian Medical College Vellore, Vellore, IND.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

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.

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emergency surgical careepididymo-orchitisgeneral trauma surgerytesticular ruptureurological trauma

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PMID41103848
PMCPMC12527328

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