Indian Pediatrics 2014-Sep
Bilateral torsion of testes with purpura fulminans.
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Abstract
BACKGROUND
Purpura fulminans and bilateral perinatal testicular torsion are rare and may co-exist.
METHODS
A 3-day-old neonate with bilateral swelling of scrotum; torsion and gangrenous changes were observed on exploration.
METHODS
Left orchidectomy with preservation of right testis was done.
RESULTS
At 2-month follow-up, right testis showed signs of atrophy. Child developed full thickness skin lesions and died of sepsis.
CONCLUSIONS
Perinatal testicular torsion can be bilateral, and requires urgent surgical exploration.
