[Laparoscopic signs of testicular absence].
Unlike the other exploratory techniques (US, arteriography, phlebography, CT and MRI), laparoscopy constitutes the only reliable diagnostic method for absent testis, which has a high incidence in children with non palpable testes. The finding of the blind-ending spermatic veins and deferent duct confirms the diagnosis of absent testis.
Clínica Ruber, Madrid, España.
C
C
Roque Mir
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I
Fernández González
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P
Páramo de Santiago
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E
Garcia-Cuerpo
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F
Lovaco Castellano
D002675:Child, Preschool; D000013:Congenital Abnormalities / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008297:Male; D013737:Testis / Q000002:abnormalities*
Signos laparoscópicos de ausencia testicular.