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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
medicine
Transverse Testicular Ectopia: A Three-Case Report and Review of the Literature
Urology, Volume 71, No. 6, Year 2008
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Objectives: To describe the embryologic, clinical, and therapeutic features of transverse testicular ectopia (TTE) and to review the literature on similar cases. Methods: Three cases of TTE were discovered accidentally during surgery for inguinal hernia and undescended testes; a persistent Müllerian duct syndrome (PMDS) was associated in 1 case. We also performed a literature search for other reports of TTE. Results: A conservative surgical approach was chosen: transseptal orchiopexy was preferred in 2 cases and the Müllerian remnant was preserved in the first case. Conclusions: TTE is a rare anomaly that usually presents as a unilateral cryptorchidism and a contralateral descendent testis with an associated hernia. In suspected cases, laparoscopy and ultrasonographic evaluation may be helpful in diagnosing this condition before surgery. Surgery, transseptal orchiopexy, is highly recommended to manage TTE especially when vasa deferentia are fused. In case of PMDS, the authors preferred preserving Müllerian remnants because of the risk of vas deferens and testicular blood supply damage. Recently, laparoscopy is useful for both diagnosing and management of TTE and associated anomalies. © 2008 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Authors & Co-Authors
Naouar, Sahbi
Tunisia, Monastir
Chu Fattouma-bourguiba
Maazoun, Kais
Tunisia, Monastir
Chu Fattouma-bourguiba
Sahnoun, Lassâad
Tunisia, Monastir
Chu Fattouma-bourguiba
Jouini, Riadh
Tunisia, Monastir
Chu Fattouma-bourguiba
Ksia, Amine
Tunisia, Monastir
Chu Fattouma-bourguiba
Elezzi, Oumama
Tunisia, Monastir
Chu Fattouma-bourguiba
Krichéne, Imed
Tunisia, Monastir
Chu Fattouma-bourguiba
Mekki, Monghi
Tunisia, Monastir
Chu Fattouma-bourguiba
Belghith, Mohsen
Tunisia, Monastir
Chu Fattouma-bourguiba
Nouri, Abdelallatif
Tunisia, Monastir
Chu Fattouma-bourguiba
Statistics
Citations: 40
Authors: 10
Affiliations: 1
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1016/j.urology.2007.11.133
ISSN:
00904295
e-ISSN:
15279995
Research Areas
Health System And Policy