Clincal Skills: A way to differentiate between epididymitis and torsion on physical examination. A positive Prehn's test indicates epididymitis.
Prehn's test checks the cremaster reflex which is absent in the case of torsion.However, if it is positive pain is relieved with lifting the affected testicle

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A way to differentiate between epididymitis and torsion on physical examination. A positive Prehn's test indicates epididymitis.
Prehn's test checks the cremaster reflex which is absent in the case of torsion.However, if it is positive pain is relieved with lifting the affected testicle

Erla Guðbjörg · Accepted Answer

prehn's test

Clincal Skills

A way to differentiate between epididymitis and torsion on physical examination. A positive Prehn's test indicates epididymitis. Prehn's test checks the cremaster reflex which is absent in the case of torsion.However, if it is positive pain is relieved with lifting the affected testicle

Prehn's test

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