Splenic gonadal fusion.
Splenic gonadal fusion is a rare anomaly that is frequently associated with skeletal abnormalities. Although rare, this entity should be considered in the differential diagnosis of scrotal masses in children. Routine frozen section prevents unnecessary orchiectomy. We describe a child with limb anomalies in whom splenic gonadal fusion presented as an incarcerated inguinal hernia.
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Division of Urology, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland 97201.
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D004480:Ectromelia / Q000473:pathology; D006552:Hernia, Inguinal / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D013154:Spleen / Q000002:abnormalities*; D013737:Testis / Q000002:abnormalities*