Torsion of Spermatocele: A Newly Described Entity with 2 Case Reports

Abstract

We describe, to our knowledge, the first 2 cases of torsion of a spermatocele. This condition should be considered in the differential diagnosis of an acute scrotum in the adult.

Torsion of Spermatocele:A Rare M anifestation

“…In 1985, Jassie and Mahmood [1] reported 2 cases of this clinical entity for the first time. Additional cases were reported in 1990 by Kaye and Cromie [2] and in 1995 by Odabas et al [3].…”

Torsed spermatocele, a rare cause of acute scrotum: Report of a case and review of literature

“…The first two cases of torsed spermatocele were reported in 1985 by Marvin P. Jassie and Parvez Mahmood. 1 , 2 Six additional cases were reported in the past four decades which indicates its extreme rarity in the urological practice ( Table 1 ). 5…”

“… 1985 20 yrs. Jassie et al 1 Operative diagnosis of a 2 cm cyst from right epididymal head torsed at 360° 2. 1985 40 yrs.…”

“… 1985 40 yrs. Jassie et al 1 Torsion of a 2.5 cm cyst at 360 °attached to the right epididymal head 3. 1990 13 yrs.…”

“…Most cases are asymptomatic and are diagnosed incidentally during evaluation by ultrasonography. 1 , 2 , 3 …”