Children's Hospital 2 treats 10-year-old for ruptured testicle

A 10-year-old boy underwent emergency surgery at Children's Hospital 2 in Vietnam after suffering a ruptured right testicle following a direct impact to the scrotal area. Despite the severity of the internal injury, the child exhibited almost no external swelling, redness, or bruising, which initially led his family to believe the injury was not serious.

Medical professionals, including Dr. Phan Tan Duc and Dr. Nguyen Thi Kim Nga, noted that the child's pain increased progressively over 15 hours. Upon examination, the right testicle was found to be approximately twice the size of the left, and ultrasound imaging revealed non-uniform parenchymal structure. During surgery, doctors discovered a tear in the tunica albuginea, causing the testicular tissue to protrude. The surgical team removed non-viable tissue and repaired the protective layer to preserve as much function as possible. The patient was stabilized and discharged the following day.

Doctors warned that internal injuries can occur without obvious external signs like swelling or bruising. They advised parents to seek immediate medical attention if a child experiences increasing pain, asymmetry in the scrotum, or nausea following a physical impact or sports injury.