Incorrect diagnosis at hospital led to removal of child’s left testicle

[Sugar Cookie]

A doctor at a hospital in Colleton County incorrectly diagnosed a 4-year-old boy which led to the child’s left testicle having to be removed, according to a lawsuit filed last week.

The mother of the boy is suing the Colleton County Medical Center and Dr. Lucinda Demarco for actual and punitive damages exceeding $25,000.

According to the lawsuit, the boy went to the emergency room at Colleton Medical Center on June 19, 2016 with symptoms of testicular pain, lower abdominal pain and painful urination.

Dr. Demarco saw the boy, but a physical exam of the boy’s testicles was not performed, the suit states. Demarco diagnosed the boy with constipation, told him to use Miralax and sent him home, according to the lawsuit.

Two days later, the boy and his parents returned to the hospital with the same symptoms. A testicular ultrasound revealed that the boy had left testicle torsion and evidence of necrosis. According to the lawsuit, the boy was then taken to MUSC where the boy’s testicle was removed.

On July 27, 2016, the boy’s parents received a letter from the Vice President of Risk Management at Colleton Medical Center which stated in part, “Again we are very sorry his condition was not properly diagnosed on that date, so there could be immediate intervention"

Lawsuit: Incorrect diagnosis at Colleton Co. hospital led to removal of child’s left testicle

According to the lawsuit, the boy went to the emergency room at Colleton Medical Center on June 19, 2016

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[Keepalowprofile]

. On July 27, 2016, the boy’s parents received a letter from the Vice President of Risk Management at Colleton Medical Center which stated in part, “Again we are very sorry his condition was not properly diagnosed on that date, so there could be immediate intervention"

Really?

 

[Alf]

the boy had left testicle torsion

Been there. Done that. Not looking for a repeat.

--Al

 

[cubby]

, “Again we are very sorry his condition was not properly diagnosed on that date, so there could be immediate intervention"

Sounds to me they just admitted liability. Should be a slam dunk.

My husband went thru removal surgery because of torsion with his testicle about 2 years before he died and I don't want to ever have to deal with such again.

 

[Ripley]

Oh phew— I thought they had removed the healthy testicle. Still, that poor little boy

 

[Sugar Cookie]

Testicular torsion occurs when a testicle rotates, twisting the spermatic cord that brings blood to the scrotum. The reduced blood flow causes sudden and often severe pain and swelling.

Testicular torsion is most common between ages 12 and 18, but it can occur at any age, even before birth.

Testicular torsion usually requires emergency surgery. If treated quickly, the testicle can usually be saved. But when blood flow has been cut off for too long, a testicle might become so badly damaged that it has to be removed.

Testicular torsion: Get emergency treatment for severe testicle pain-Testicular torsion - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

Sudden, severe pain in the scrotum could be testicular torsion. Learn about symptoms and treatment for this health emergency.

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