A right testis, showing torsion

Object numberGC.9985
TitleA right testis, showing torsion
DescriptionA right testis, showing torsion.
From a male aged 14 years, who after playing cricket experienced sudden pain in the testis, which then proceeded to swell. At operation the tunica vaginalis (membrane covering the testis) contained blood-stained fluid and the testis and epididymis were black. There was a left-hand torsion of three and a half twists.
Production date 1935
Object nameTESTIS
Object categoryAnatomical, specimen
Dimensions
- Height: 7.8 cm
Width: 6.3 cm
Depth: 5.7 cm