Case report on an intrauterine torsion of the spermatic cord. The newborn was clinically in good condition, the enlarged and coarse scrotum being the only symptom. Surgery revealed necrosis of both testicles; their extirpation was mandatory. This is followed by a description of the diagnostic difficulties and by a comparative review of the literature.
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