What is torsion of the appendix testis?

Also known as: torsion of testicular appendages.

The testicular appendage is a small amount of normal tissue, usually located on the upper part of a testis, left over from the time of testicular fetal development. Most boys will have it present at birth. Twisting of this appendix testis is called torsion of the appendix testis and it tends to occur in boys 7-14 years of age.


Reviewed by: Jack Wolfsdorf, MD, FAAP

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