Traumatic Dislocation of the Testis:
A Rare Case Report and Review
of Literature
Praveen Kumar K, Erel A.I. Diaz, Rupa M. Mascarenhas
Correspondence
Dr. Praveen Kumar K, Dept of General surgery, Fr Muller Medical College, Kankanady, Mangalore, Karnataka - 575002. Phone: 9480576235; E-mail: drpkkumar @yahoo.com
Traumatic dislocation of the testis is a rare clinical presentation that occurs most commonly as a result of a blunt scrotal injury. An early diagnosis and subsequent surgical management is of utmost importance for normal spermatogenesis and to prevent the risk of orchidectomy. We are reporting here, a unilateral dislocation of the testis into the crural position in a patient, which was caused by blunt trauma following a fall from height, which was managed by open surgical reduction and orchidopexy. This case has been reported for its rarity.
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