Testicular Compartment Syndrome: An Unexpected Diagnosis in a Case of Testicular Pain

Authors

Emily Drone, HCA Healthcare
Bryan Kwon, Brown University
Cherian Plamoottil, HCA Healthcare
Latha Ganti, HCA HealthcareFollow

Division

North Florida

Hospital

Osceola Regional Medical Center

Document Type

Case Report

Publication Date

8-23-2021

Keywords

testicular ischemia, compartment syndrome, acute cholecystitis, testicular diseases, hydrocoele

Disciplines

Emergency Medicine | Male Urogenital Diseases | Urology

Abstract

This case discusses the presentation of a surprising diagnosis of testicular compartment syndrome in a patient with severe testicular pain and swelling in the Emergency Department.

Publisher or Conference

Urology Case Reports

Recommended Citation

Drone E, Kwon B, Plamoottil C, Ganti L. Testicular compartment syndrome: An unexpected diagnosis in a case of testicular pain. Urol Case Rep. 2021;39():101823. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eucr.2021.101823