A parent brings a 15-year-old adolescent to the emergency department because of severe lower abdominal pain, with nausea and vomiting. Physical examination reveals a swollen scrotum and tenderness of one testicle. Which additional assessment finding supports the possibility of testicular torsion?

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Testicular torsion often presents with a swollen scrotum and tenderness of the affected testicle. The horizontal lie of the testis and the presence of a reactive hydrocele are specific signs that support the diagnosis of testicular torsion.

A Parent Brings a 15-Year-Old Adolescent to the Emergency Department