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4 years ago my left testicle died due to testicular torsion, my right testicle is healthy and got fixed by orchiopexy surgery . but dead testicle is still within my scrotum shrunken like resin , can it harm to healthy testicle or my body?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

No, you are safe.

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 3/30/2021

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A member asked:

4 years ago my left testicle died due to testicular torsion, my right testicle is healthy and got fixed by orchiopexy surgery . but dead testicle is still within my scrotum shrunken like resin , can it harm to healthy testicle or my body?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Machanic agreed

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