A 14-year-old boy was playing soccer and developed sudden acute testicular pain. He is at the emergency room. Clinical exam reveals a very painful, swollen, left testis. The most likely cause of this testicular pain is:
A) testicular cancer.
B) cryptorchidism.
C) varicocele.
D) testicular torsion.

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Testicular torsion is a medical emergency that occurs when the spermatic cord becomes twisted, cutting off the blood supply to the testis. It is characterized by sudden, severe testicular pain and swelling, often seen in adolescents.

A 14-Year-Old Boy Was Playing Soccer and Developed Sudden Acute