- Source: Appendix of testis
The appendix testis (or hydatid of Morgagni) is a vestigial remnant of the Müllerian duct, present on the upper pole of the testis and attached to the tunica vaginalis. It is present about 90% of the time.
Clinical significance
= Torsion
=The appendix of testis can occasionally become twisted, causing acute one-sided testicular pain and may require surgical excision to achieve relief. One third of patients present with a palpable "blue dot" discoloration on the scrotum. This is nearly diagnostic of this condition. If clinical suspicion is high for the serious differential diagnosis of testicular torsion, a surgical exploration of the scrotum is warranted. Torsion of the appendix of testis occurs at ages 0–15 years, with a mean at 10 years, which is similar to that of testicular torsion.
See also
Paraovarian cyst
References
External links
emerg/595 at eMedicine
synd/292 at Who Named It?
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Masturbasi
- Appendix of testis
- Appendix of the epididymis
- Development of the reproductive system
- Testicular torsion
- Appendix (anatomy)
- Hydatid of Morgagni
- Testicle
- Scrotal ultrasound
- Testicular cancer
- Vesicular appendages of epoophoron
