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Most Common: Hearing Loss (D034381), Deafness (D003638), Sensorineural HL (D006319), Waardenburg Syndrome, Usher Syndromes
Term ID:10436
Name:Spermatic Cord Torsion
Definition:The twisting of the SPERMATIC CORD due to an anatomical abnormality that left the TESTIS mobile and dangling in the SCROTUM. The initial effect of testicular torsion is obstruction of venous return. Depending on the duration and degree of cord rotation, testicular symptoms range from EDEMA to interrupted arterial flow and testicular pain. If blood flow to testis is absent for 4 to 6 h, SPERMATOGENESIS may be permanently lost.
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ParentIDs:MESH:D005832
TreeNumbers:C12.294.693
Synonyms:Spermatic Cord Torsions |Testicular Torsion |Testicular Torsions |Torsion Of Testicular Cord |Torsion, Spermatic Cord |Torsions, Spermatic Cord |Torsions, Testicular |Torsion, Testicular
Slim Mappings:Urogenital disease (male)
Reference: MedGen: D013086
MeSH: D013086
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