Definition The so-called acute scrotum is a collective term for all diseases that can lead to sudden pain or swelling of the testicles (scrotum). The diagnosis “acute scrotum” is therefore not to be assigned to a specific cause of disease, but is used as a working diagnosis which falls under a urological emergency and requires … Acute scrotum
Diagnosis Since an acute scrotum is in the worst case triggered by a torsion of the testis, which can lead to the destruction of the testicular tissue and thus also to inability to procreate, it is very important in the case of a suspected diagnosis of “acute scrotum” to quickly find the cause in order … Diagnosis | Acute scrotum
Forecast The prognosis of the acute scrotum varies depending on the cause. Time is the decisive factor in testicular torsion. The time interval between the occurrence of the symptoms and the surgical therapy should not exceed four hours in order to achieve a good prognosis. If the treatment is carried out too late, irreparable damage … Forecast | Acute scrotum
Hypogonadism can affect both men and women. In most cases, the condition can be successfully treated with the help of hormonal replacement therapy. What is hypogonadism? In general, the term hypogonadism describes an underfunction of the gonads (gonads). In the human body, the gonads are responsible for producing germ cells (eggs or sperm) and sex … Hypogonadism: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
