Splenogonadal fusion mimicking a testis tumor.
The presence of ectopic splenic tissue in the scrotum is attributed to splenogonadal fusion, a rare congenital anomaly. This ectopic splenic tissue can be an incidental finding or less often present as a scrotal mass later in adult life. Given the rarity of splenogonadal fusion, especially in the adult population, this case highlights the clinical characteristics of the condition, with a special focus on the signs and findings that might help prevent unnecessary orchiectomy.
Department of Urology, S. Pio da Pietrelcina Hospital, Vasto (CH), Italy.
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Sountoulides
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Bellocci
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Schips
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D000015:Abnormalities, Multiple / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D009919:Orchiectomy; D012611:Scrotum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013154:Spleen / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D013156:Splenectomy; D013158:Splenic Diseases / Q000151:congenital / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013733:Testicular Diseases / Q000151:congenital / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D013737:Testis / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014463:Ultrasonography