Complete epididymal separation presenting as polyorchidism

Antonio Alberto Zuppa; Lorenzo Nanni; Flavio Di Gregorio; Federica Visintini; Valentina Buonuomo; Claudio Pintus

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Complete epididymal separation presenting as polyorchidism

Antonio Alberto Zuppa, Lorenzo Nanni, Flavio Di Gregorio, Federica Visintini, Valentina Buonuomo, Claudio Pintus

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Abstract

We describe an unusual case of a 21-month-old boy with complete separation of the testis and epididymis. Two homogeneous structures were observed in the scrotum of a newborn boy in addition to a third structure. Polyorchidism was suspected, but follow-up sonographic studies showed a decrease in the echogenicity of the left scrotal structure. Surgical exploration revealed the testis and epididymis to be completely separated, with no duplicated testis. Orchidopexy was then performed.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	258-260
Number of pages	3
Journal	Journal of Clinical Ultrasound
Volume	34
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/jcu.20190
Publication status	Published - 2006

Keywords

Diagnosis, Differential
Epididymis
Humans
Infant
Male
Rare Diseases
Testis

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Complete epididymal separation presenting as polyorchidism

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