Splenogonadal fusion - a rare cause of scrotal swelling: a case report.
J Med Case Rep
; 12(1): 172, 2018 Jun 20.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Splenogonadal fusion is a rare and benign condition. Diagnosis is challenging for clinicians. Despite its indolence, diagnosis is often confirmed after orchidectomy. Surgery is mandatory, particularly to rule out the extremely rare association with malignancy. CASE PRESENTATION We report a case of splenogonadal fusion in a 38-year-old North African man presenting a palpable scrotal mass. We describe clinical aspects, pathogenic hypothesis, radiological features, as well as surgical management principles.CONCLUSIONS:
Splenogonadal fusion is rarely suspected and diagnosed preoperatively. A diagnosis is made once an ectopic testicular mass is associated with cryptorchidism and suggestive radiological signs. A better knowledge of the clinical and radiological features of splenogonadal fusion provides an opportunity for conservative surgery.Key words
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Spleen
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Testicular Diseases
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Testis
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Choristoma
Type of study:
Etiology_studies
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
J Med Case Rep
Year:
2018
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Túnez