loading...| Preferred Name |
spermatic cord torsion |
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| Synonyms |
testicular torsion torsion of testicle torsion of testis torsion of testicular cord |
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| Definitions |
An emergency condition caused by the twisting of the spermatic cord which contains the vessels that provide the blood supply to the testis and surrounding structures. It manifests with acute testicular pain. If immediate medical assistance is not provided, it will lead to necrosis and loss of the testicular tissue. |
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http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/MONDO_0008541 |
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| has_exact_synonym |
testicular torsion torsion of testicle torsion of testis |
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| has_related_synonym |
torsion of testicular cord |
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| label |
spermatic cord torsion |
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| prefixIRI |
MONDO:0008541 |
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| prefLabel |
spermatic cord torsion |
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| textual definition |
An emergency condition caused by the twisting of the spermatic cord which contains the vessels that provide the blood supply to the testis and surrounding structures. It manifests with acute testicular pain. If immediate medical assistance is not provided, it will lead to necrosis and loss of the testicular tissue. |
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