Familial torsion of the testis

Linus I Okeke; Odunayo S Ikuerowo

doi:10.1007/s11255-006-0049-7

Familial torsion of the testis

Int Urol Nephrol. 2006;38(3-4):641-2. doi: 10.1007/s11255-006-0049-7. Epub 2006 Nov 18.

Authors

Linus I Okeke¹, Odunayo S Ikuerowo

Affiliation

¹ Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, University College Hospital, Ibadan and University of Ibadan, PMB 5116, Ibadan, Nigeria. liokeke@yahoo.com

PMID: 17115294
DOI: 10.1007/s11255-006-0049-7

Abstract

We report a family of a man and two of his three male children who all had torsion of the left testis, all at the age of 15 years and all occurring during sleep. Their management and the possible modes of inheritance are discussed.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adolescent
Humans
Male
Spermatic Cord Torsion / genetics*