What is the underlying disease process-pathophysiology

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An 18 year-old male patient presents to the ER with sudden onset excruciating pain in the right scrotum following weight-lifting exercises. Patient states that he was at the gym working out when the symptoms appeared. This has been going on for the past 4 hours without relief. Physical exam demonstrates that the right testis appears to be elevated in comparison to the left. Cremaster reflex is absent. Answer the following questions: What is the most likely diagnosis? What is the underlying disease process/pathophysiology? What other clinical finding would most support this diagnosis? Is this condition a medical emergency?

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