The cremasteric reflex: a useful but imperfect sign in testicular torsion

The cremaster reflex has been reported to be absent in 100% of cases of testicular torsion, making it a useful sign in this difficult diagnosis. The authors report a case of surgically confirmed testicular torsion in which the cremasteric reflex clearly was present at presentation. The background of...

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Published in:Journal of pediatric surgery 2003-08, Vol.38 (8), p.1248-1249
Main Authors: Nelson, Caleb P, Williams, Jeffrey F, Bloom, David A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Child, Preschool
cremaster
Gynecology. Andrology. Obstetrics
Humans
Male
Male genital diseases
Medical sciences
Non tumoral diseases
Reflex
scrotum
Spermatic Cord Torsion - diagnosis
Testicular torsion
Testis - physiology
Thigh
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Summary:The cremaster reflex has been reported to be absent in 100% of cases of testicular torsion, making it a useful sign in this difficult diagnosis. The authors report a case of surgically confirmed testicular torsion in which the cremasteric reflex clearly was present at presentation. The background of this sign and its utility in the evaluation of the acute scrotum are discussed.
ISSN:0022-3468
1531-5037
DOI:10.1016/S0022-3468(03)00280-X