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Understanding Varicocele and Management by Hillary Bushnell is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Here are 5 causes of acute scrotum: 1. Torsion of the testis 2. Torsion of the appendix testis 3. Epididymitis 4. Trauma 5. Referred pain The main differences between torsion of the testis and epididymitis are: Torsion of the testis: - Sudden severe pain - Testis appears high in scrotum - Cremasteric reflex absent - Pain increases with elevation of testis - Doppler USG shows decreased blood flow Epididymitis: - Gradual onset of pain - Epididymis is swollen and tender -

Author
Hillary Bushnell
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