Continuous‑type splenogonadal fusion: A case report

Huang,Guizhen; Huang,Yidong; Zeng,Li; Yuan,Miao; Wu,Yang; Huang,Lugang

doi:10.3892/etm.2017.4198

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Continuous‑type splenogonadal fusion: A case report

Authors:
- Guizhen Huang
- Yidong Huang
- Li Zeng
- Miao Yuan
- Yang Wu
- Lugang Huang
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Affiliations: Department of Pediatric Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian 361000, P.R. China, Department of Pediatric Surgery, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, P.R. China
Pages: 2019-2021
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Published online on: March 8, 2017

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Abstract

Splenogonadal fusion (SGF) is a rare congenital malformation. Since it lacks characteristic features, very few cases of SGF have been diagnosed preoperatively. Laparoscopy was effective in both diagnosing and surgically treating this condition. Herein, we reported left side SGF in a male patient who was diagnosed during laparoscopic exploration, and Fowler‑Stephens orchidopexy was implemented at the same time. The patient was followed up for one year. At a 6‑month follow‑up, the left scrotum demonstrated swelling and the internal contents were hard. An ultrasound of this testicle indicated non‑uniform, splenic‑like organization. However, at the one‑year follow‑up, the volume of splenic‑like organization was reduced but the testicular size did not exhibit further atrophy.

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Continuous‑type splenogonadal fusion: A case report

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