Swollen Epididymis (Epididymitis)
3-month-old infant with a swelling and redness of the right scrotum which was observed by the parents during changing of the diaper.
Emergency revision by an inguinal incision and luxation of the testis: Instead of the expected torsion of the right testis a conspicuous epididymis was found. The epididymis is tight, swollen and reddish; it is as large as the testis.
The diagnosis is acute epididymitis of the right side. As additional finding a reactively swollen testicular appendage between head of the epididymis and upper pole of the testis can be seen.
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