Scrotoshisis, bilateral extra-corporeal testicular ectopia and testicular torsion

Although anomalies of testicular descent are common, scrotoschisis and extracorporeal testicular ectopia is rare with only 3 reported cases in literature. This is a report of a neonate presenting with scrotoschisis and bilateral extracorporeal testicular ectopia. The right testis underwent torsion b...

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Published in:Pediatric surgery international 2003-08, Vol.19 (6), p.497-498
Main Authors: AMEH, E. A, AMOAH, J. O, AWOTULA, O. P, MBIBU, H. N
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Gangrene
Gynecology. Andrology. Obstetrics
Humans
Infant
Male
Male genital diseases
Medical sciences
Non tumoral diseases
Scrotum - abnormalities
Spermatic Cord Torsion - surgery
Testis - abnormalities
Testis - pathology
Tropical medicine
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Summary:Although anomalies of testicular descent are common, scrotoschisis and extracorporeal testicular ectopia is rare with only 3 reported cases in literature. This is a report of a neonate presenting with scrotoschisis and bilateral extracorporeal testicular ectopia. The right testis underwent torsion before presentation, resulting in gangrene of that testis, requiring orchidectomy. The scrotum was explored and the viable left testis placed in the scrotum and fixed in that position. The left testis has remained normal at 9 months of follow up. The possible embryology and management of this curious anomaly is discussed.
ISSN:0179-0358
1437-9813
DOI:10.1007/s00383-002-0941-x