Torsion of a testicle

Torsion of a testicle

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Torsion of a testicle is a condition in which the blood supply to the testicle is cut off. This occurs when a testicle twists on the spermatic cord. Torsion of a testicle is most likely to occur in boys around the time they reach puberty, but it may occur in younger and older males as well.

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