Testicular Torsion: Does Age Matter in a 79-Year-Old Patient?
Abstract
Testicular torsion is a urological emergency typically seen in adolescents, but it can occur at any age, including in elderly men, where it is often misdiagnosed. We present the case of a 79-year-old male who developed acute right testicular pain. Doppler ultrasound confirmed torsion, and timely surgical intervention resulted in testicular salvage. This report emphasises the importance of including testicular torsion in the differential diagnosis for acute scrotal pain, regardless of patient age.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Testicular diseases and treatments
Urologic and reproductive health conditions
Muscle and Compartmental Disorders
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Cureus
- Publisher
- Springer Science and Business Media LLC
- Volume
- 18
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- e102402–e102402
- Publication date
- 27 January 2026
- Language
- EN