title: Triorchidism and testicular torsion in a child.
abstract: Triorchidism is a rare congenital abnormality of the genitourinary tract. The first surgical case was described in 1895 by Lane. The authors report an interesting case of 2 separate right testes found when a left twisted testis was removed. The generally endorsed necessity to remove the duplicate testis in triorchidism is discussed. This procedure has been recommended because of the risk of torsion.
authors.affiliation: Service of Pediatric Surgery, Hôpital Robert Debré, Paris, France.
authors.forename: Anthony S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: de Buys Roessingh
authors.forename: Alaa
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: El Ghoneimi
authors.forename: Gohrig
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Enezian
authors.forename: Yves
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Aigrain
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013086:Spermatic Cord Torsion / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013737:Testis / Q000002:abnormalities*