A 24-year-old man presents with acute onset of unilateral testicular pain and swelling lasting 6 hours. The affected testis is high-riding with a hori...

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A 24-year-old man presents with acute onset of unilateral testicular pain and swelling lasting 6 hours. The affected testis is high-riding with a horizontal lie, and the cremasteric reflex is absent. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Testicular torsion

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Epididymitis

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Varicocele

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Inguinal hernia

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Hydrocele

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Testicular torsion

A 24-year-old man presents with acute onset of unilateral testicular pain and swelling lasting 6 hours. The affected testis is high-riding with a horizontal lie, and the cremasteric reflex is absent. What is the most likely diagnosis?