Phantom orchalgia

J Urol. 1994 Dec;152(6 Pt 2):2291-3. doi: 10.1016/s0022-5347(17)31660-9.

Abstract

Chronic scrotal pain is most commonly explained by the radiculitis that is caused by low back strain. The diagnosis is made chiefly by taking a careful history and by excluding other causes. Treatment directed to relieve sensory nerve root irritation at the T10 to L1 levels is often successful.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Afferent Pathways / physiology
  • Chronic Disease
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Medical History Taking
  • Pain / etiology*
  • Pain / physiopathology
  • Pain Measurement
  • Pain Threshold / physiology
  • Radiculopathy / complications*
  • Radiculopathy / diagnosis
  • Scrotum / innervation*
  • Testicular Diseases / diagnosis
  • Testis / innervation*