The role of urine dipstick test in the differential diagnosis of testicular pain

Report By: Miss Olajumoke Adeloye - Medical Student
Search checked by Miss Olajumoke Adeloye - Medical Student
Institution: Manchester Royal Infirmary
Date Submitted: 27th June 2006
Last Modified: 27th June 2006
Status: Red (incomplete)

Three Part Question

In [male patients presenting with acute testicular pain] does [a urine dipstick test] aid [in the differentiation of torsion, rupture and epididymo-orchitis]

Clinical Scenario

A 20 year old gentleman presents to the Emergency department with a one hour history of an acute onset of severe testicular pain. On examintion the left testicle was found to be rather swollen and tender.