[Unusual testicular tumor: an ectopic spleen].
The authors report a case of discontinuous splenogonadal fusion diagnosed after left orchidectomy. Ectopic spleen in the scrotum is a rare congential anomaly frequently associated with other anomalies, especially limb defects. The diagnosis is difficult. Preoperative isotope scanning and intraoperative pathological examination can be performed to avoid unnecessary orchidectomy.
Service de chirurgie viscérale, HIA Desgenettes, 69275 Lyon France.
P
P
Farthouat
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S
Faucompret
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P
Debourdeau
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T
Cruel
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Y
Breda
D000293:Adolescent; D001706:Biopsy; D002828:Choristoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000196:embryology / Q000601:surgery*; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009919:Orchiectomy; D018579:Patient Selection; D013154:Spleen / Q000196:embryology; D013733:Testicular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000196:embryology / Q000601:surgery*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014463:Ultrasonography