[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.
Farthouat
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P
Service de chirurgie viscérale, HIA Desgenettes, 69275 Lyon France.
Faucompret
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S
Debourdeau
P
P
Cruel
T
T
Breda
Y
Y
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