title: Discontinuous splenogonadal fusion: new sonographic findings.
abstract: Splenogonadal fusion is an uncommon cause of scrotal mass in children that is rarely diagnosed before surgery. Occasionally it leads to unnecessary orchiectomy. We report a case highlighting US findings that could help with correct diagnosis.
authors.affiliation: Radiology and Imaging Service, Santa Maria Clinic, Av. Santa Maria 0500, Santiago, Chile, 8320000, sandra.ferron@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Sandra A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Ferrón
authors.forename: José D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Arce
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D019465:Craniofacial Abnormalities / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006066:Gonads / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D017880:Limb Deformities, Congenital / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D013154:Spleen / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014463:Ultrasonography