There is a case of retraction of the testicle reported in a young
soldier of twenty-one who, when first seen, complained of a
swelling in the right groin. He stated that while riding bareback
his horse suddenly plunged and threw him on the withers. He at
once felt a sickening pain in the groin and became so ill that he
had to dismount. On inspection an oval tumor was seen in the
groin, tender to the touch and showing no impulse on coughing.
The left testicle was in its usual position, but the right was
absent. The patient stated positively that both testicles were in
situ before the accident. An attempt at reduction was made, but
the pain was so severe that manipulation could not be endured. A
warm bath and laudanum were ordered, but unfortunately, as the
patient at stool gave a sudden bend to the left, his testicle
slipped up into the abdomen and was completely lost to palpation.
Orchitis threatened, but the symptoms subsided; the patient was
kept under observation for some weeks, and then as a tentative
measure, discharged to duty. Shortly afterward he returned,
saying that he was ill, and that while lifting a sack of corn his
testicle came partly down, causing him great pain. At the time of
report his left testicle was in position, but the right could not
be felt.
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