Noida doctors treat rare testicular torsion case in teen with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Doctors at a Delhi-NCR hospital have treated what the hospital claimed could be the worlds first reported case of testicular torsion in an adolescent suffering from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy DMD, a rare genetic disorder that causes progressive muscle weakness. Tiwari said the hospital believes this could be the first reported case globally of testicular torsion in an adolescent patient with DMD.

Doctors at a Delhi-NCR hospital have treated what the hospital claimed could be the world's first reported case of testicular torsion in an adolescent suffering from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), a rare genetic disorder that causes progressive muscle weakness. It is a medical emergency in which the testicle twists and cuts off its own blood supply. According to Kailash Hospital in Noida, the 15-year-old boy was brought to the hospital with severe pain and swelling after experiencing mild discomfort for nearly two to three days before the condition suddenly worsened. Doctors said delayed treatment in such cases can permanently damage the organ and added that the condition is extremely rare in patients suffering from DMD. The hospital said a Doppler ultrasound scan confirmed that blood flow to the right testicle had stopped, following which the teenager was taken for emergency surgery. During the operation, doctors found that the spermatic cord had twisted 720 degrees, cutting off the blood supply for a prolonged period. As the affected testicle had become non-functional, surgeons had to remove it, while the other testicle was surgically fixed in place to prevent recurrence in future, the hospital said. ''This case is a reminder that testicular torsion is a surgical emergency where every minute matters. In patients with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, diagnosis can be even more difficult due to communication and mobility limitations,'' Dr Rahul Tiwari, consultant uro surgeon at Kailash Hospital and Neuro Institute, said. Tiwari said the hospital believes this could be the first reported case globally of testicular torsion in an adolescent patient with DMD. The patient recovered well after surgery and was discharged after a two-day hospital stay, according to the hospital. Doctors said the remaining testicle is functioning normally, though long-term follow-up will be required.