Testicular Disorders: Testicular torsion, Varicocele, Testicular cancer
Testicular Disorders: Testicular torsion, Varicocele, Testicular cancer ( 15 Questions)
A nurse is performing an assessment on a male patient with suspected testicular disorders.
Which clinical findings are associated with testicular torsion? Select all that apply.
Swelling and enlargement of the scrotum are not typically associated with testicular torsion. In fact, testicular torsion often presents with a high-riding, tender testicle and a higher position of the affected testicle, rather than swelling and enlargement.
This is a correct finding associated with testicular torsion. Severe, sudden-onset testicular pain is a hallmark symptom of this condition due to the compromised blood flow to the testicle.
Warmth and erythema of the scrotal area are not commonly seen in testicular torsion. These symptoms are more indicative of inflammatory conditions rather than testicular torsion.
Absence of a cremasteric reflex is associated with testicular torsion. The cremasteric reflex is typically absent on the side of the torsion due to the disruption of nerve signals.
A palpable mass within the scrotum can be a sign of testicular torsion, particularly if the torsion has led to testicular swelling and distortion of the normal anatomy.
Choice A rationale:
Swelling and enlargement of the scrotum are not typically associated with testicular torsion.
In fact, testicular torsion often presents with a high-riding, tender testicle and a higher position of the affected testicle, rather than swelling and enlargement.
Choice B rationale:
This is a correct finding associated with testicular torsion.
Severe, sudden-onset testicular pain is a hallmark symptom of this condition due to the compromised blood flow to the testicle.
Choice C rationale:
Warmth and erythema of the scrotal area are not commonly seen in testicular torsion.
These symptoms are more indicative of inflammatory conditions rather than testicular torsion.
Choice D rationale:
Absence of a cremasteric reflex is associated with testicular torsion.
The cremasteric reflex is typically absent on the side of the torsion due to the disruption of nerve signals.
Choice E rationale:
A palpable mass within the scrotum can be a sign of testicular torsion, particularly if the torsion has led to testicular swelling and distortion of the normal anatomy.