# Testicular Torsion: Does Age Matter in a 79-Year-Old Patient?

## TL;DR

A 79-year-old man experienced testicular torsion, showing it can occur in elderly patients and highlights the need for accurate diagnosis regardless of age.

## Contribution

The novelty lies in emphasizing testicular torsion as a differential diagnosis for acute scrotal pain in elderly patients.

## Key findings

- Testicular torsion was confirmed in a 79-year-old patient using Doppler ultrasound.
- Timely surgical intervention salvaged the affected testicle.
- The case underscores the importance of considering torsion in elderly patients presenting with acute scrotal pain.

## Abstract

Testicular torsion is a urological emergency typically seen in adolescents, but it can occur at any age, including in elderly men, where it is often misdiagnosed. We present the case of a 79-year-old male who developed acute right testicular pain. Doppler ultrasound confirmed torsion, and timely surgical intervention resulted in testicular salvage. This report emphasises the importance of including testicular torsion in the differential diagnosis for acute scrotal pain, regardless of patient age.