[Complete separation between epididymis and testis associated with cryptorchism. Presentation of a case and review of the literature].
We report a case of complete separation of the epididymis and testis discovered during surgery for cryptorchidism. The epididymis was found in the scrotum and the testis in the inguinal canal. Although this malformation has been reported sporadically, the incidence in patients with cryptorchidism may be higher. These cases support the hypothesis that testicular descent is guided by the tail of the epididymis.
Vázquez Medrano
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A
Complejo Hospitalario San Millán San Pedro, La Rioja, España.
Fernández Fernández
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A
Gil Fabra
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J
Grasa Lambrea
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I
Virto Bajo
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J
Soria Ruíz
S
S
Martínez Castellanos
F
F
Otero Mauricio
G
G
D000015:Abnormalities, Multiple; D003456:Cryptorchidism / Q000150:complications*; D004822:Epididymis / Q000002:abnormalities*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D013737:Testis / Q000002:abnormalities*
Desunión completa epidídimo testicular asociada a criptorquidia. Presentación de un caso y revisión de la literatura.