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Torsion of a Giant Intra-abdominal Testicular Seminoma Presenting as Acute Abdomen

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Intra-abdominal neoplastic testicular torsion is a very rare clinical condition, which is normally not considered during differential diagnosis of acute abdomen. In any male patient with acute abdominal symptoms and absence of scrotal testis, a high index of suspicion for intra-abdominal testicular torsion should be maintained. An increased diagnostic yield is dependent on an expedient and comprehensive preoperative evaluation. An illustrated case report is presented.

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    Sajjad Hussain

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Hussain, S. Torsion of a Giant Intra-abdominal Testicular Seminoma Presenting as Acute Abdomen. Indian J Surg 77 (Suppl 1), 64–65 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12262-014-1132-4

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