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What does the bell clapper deformity look like ? the front of my testicles hang downard and could rotate only when touched. i am terrified of torsion

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Dr. Addagada Rao answered

Need to fix it soon: In Bell Clapper deformity normal attachments of testis will be missing , yes you have to be afraid of torsion (twisting ) See your doctor if you have can be fixed by simple surgical procedure that will prevent torsion and save the testes .

Answered 8/8/2015

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A member asked:

What does the bell clapper deformity look like ? the front of my testicles hang downard and could rotate only when touched. i am terrified of torsion

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Addagada Rao answered

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