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MeSH Heading: Spermatic Cord Torsion
Tree Number(s): C12.100.500.693; C12.200.294.693
Unique ID: D013086
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D013086
Scope Note: 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.
Entry Term(s): Testicular Torsion; Torsion Of Testicular Cord
Date Introduced: 1966/01/01
Last Updated: 2021/06/30

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Concept UI: M0020275
Scope Note: 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.
Terms: Spermatic Cord Torsion Preferred Term
Term UI T038532
Date01/01/1999
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (1966); Testicular Torsion
Term UI T038533
Date03/30/1974
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID; Torsion Of Testicular Cord
Term UI T811905
Date11/15/2011
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID OMIM (2013)

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