Scrotal pain: evaluation and management

Korean J Urol. 2015 Jan;56(1):3-11. doi: 10.4111/kju.2015.56.1.3. Epub 2015 Jan 12.

Abstract

Scrotal pain is a common complaint in a urological practice. Its diagnosis can prove challenging in both acute and chronic forms and requires a thorough and complete history and physical examination. This article discusses the evaluation and management of several entities of scrotal pain, including testicular torsion, epididymitis, postvasectomy pain, varicocele, and chronic orchialgia.

Keywords: Pain; Pain management; Physical examination, Scrotum.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Epididymitis / diagnosis*
  • Epididymitis / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pain / diagnosis*
  • Pain Management*
  • Pain, Postoperative
  • Physical Examination
  • Scrotum*
  • Spermatic Cord Torsion / diagnosis*
  • Spermatic Cord Torsion / surgery
  • Testis / physiopathology
  • Varicocele / diagnosis*
  • Varicocele / physiopathology
  • Varicocele / therapy
  • Vasectomy