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All of the following abnormalities are predisposing causes for torsion of the testis except

A
Inversion of testis
B
Low investment of tunica vaginalis
C
Between 10 to 25 years of age
D
Seperation of the epididymis
High-Yield Explanation
Predisposing factors for torsion testis are: *Inversion of the testis. *High investment of the tunica vaginalis which acts like a mesentry through which testis rotates. Here testis hangs like a clapper in bell. *Presence of gap between the body of the testis and epididymis, as a result of which testis twists over epididymis. *Heavy straining often ppts torsion d/t vigorous contraction of the cremaster which is attached spirally. Reference : page 1082 SRB's manual of surgery 5th edition

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