Testicular rupture
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Testicular rupture is a rip or tear in the tunica albuginea
resulting in extrusion of the testicular
contents. It is a rare complication of testicular trauma
. It may cause pain, scrotal swelling, nausea and vomiting(sometimes). Treatment consists of surgical exploration
with repair of the defect.
Tunica albuginea
Tunica albuginea is an anatomy term that literally means "white covering."It is used to refer to three anatomical areas which include:*Tunica albuginea , the tough fibrous layer of connective tissue that surrounds the corpora cavernosa of the penis...
resulting in extrusion of the testicular
Testicle
The testicle is the male gonad in animals. Like the ovaries to which they are homologous, testes are components of both the reproductive system and the endocrine system...
contents. It is a rare complication of testicular trauma
Testicular trauma
Testicular trauma is an injury to one or both testicles. Types of injuries include blunt, penetrating and degloving.Because the testes are located within the scrotum, which hangs outside of the body, they do not have the protection of muscles and bones. This makes it easier for the testes to be...
. It may cause pain, scrotal swelling, nausea and vomiting(sometimes). Treatment consists of surgical exploration
Exploratory surgery
Exploratory surgery is a diagnostic method used by doctors when trying to find a diagnosis for an ailment. It can be performed in both humans and animals, but it is far more common in animals...
with repair of the defect.