A curious case of toddler with hernia and much more
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20213628Keywords:
Transverse testicular ectopia, Undescended testis, Amyand’s herniaAbstract
Transverse testicular ectopia (TTE) with fused vas deferens is an extremely rare clinical entity. Herein, we presented a case of a 2 years old patient with left inguino-scrotal swelling associated with pain lasting for 3 days. Clinical examination revealed an empty right hemi-scrotum, a left-sided giant inguino-scrotal swelling. Laboratory tests were normal. Ultrasound imaging (US) of the scrotum demonstrated the presence of both testes in the same left hemi-scrotum with inguinal hernia and enterocele as content. Surgical intervention in suspicion of obstruction was carried out through inguinal incision. There was a congenital inguinal hernia with appendix (type 1-Amyand’s hernia) and cecum as content with two well developed testes on the same side with separate epididymis and vas deferens. Both the testes were united by a mesorchium. Hence, reduction of contents with herniotomy and both the testes were anchored to inner aspect of left thigh one above the other. We reviewed the literature for rare diagnosis of TTE.
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