We describe an unusual case of a 21-month-old boy with complete separation of the testis and epididymis. Two homogeneous structures were observed in the scrotum of a newborn boy in addition to a third structure. Polyorchidism was suspected, but follow-up sonographic studies showed a decrease in the echogenicity of the left scrotal structure. Surgical exploration revealed the testis and epididymis to be completely separated, with no duplicated testis. Orchidopexy was then performed.
Zuppa, A. A., Nanni, L., Di Gregorio, F., Visintini, F., Buonuomo, V., Pintus, C., Complete epididymal separation presenting as polyorchidism, <<JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ULTRASOUND>>, 2006; 34 (5): 258-260. [doi:10.1002/jcu.20190] [http://hdl.handle.net/10807/20075]
Complete epididymal separation presenting as polyorchidism
Zuppa, Antonio Alberto;Nanni, Lorenzo;Di Gregorio, Flavio;Visintini, Federica;Buonuomo, Valentina;Pintus, Claudio
2006
Abstract
We describe an unusual case of a 21-month-old boy with complete separation of the testis and epididymis. Two homogeneous structures were observed in the scrotum of a newborn boy in addition to a third structure. Polyorchidism was suspected, but follow-up sonographic studies showed a decrease in the echogenicity of the left scrotal structure. Surgical exploration revealed the testis and epididymis to be completely separated, with no duplicated testis. Orchidopexy was then performed.
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