| Splenogonadal fusion: report of a case and review of the literature. | |
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PMID: 15661059 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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We report a case of splenogonadal fusion masquerading as a testicular tumor and review the etiology, the pathogenesis and the management of this rare disease. A 20-year-old male patient presented with clinical and radiological findings of a left testicular mass for which he underwent a left radical inguinal orchidectomy. Histopathology of the removed testicle revealed no tumor. The gonad was fused to ectopic splenic tissue, the later forming a distinct encapsulated mass attached to the lower pole of the testicle inside the tunica vaginalis. Splenogonadal fusion, although a rare condition, may account for a non-malignant testicular mass and should be suspected in young patients with other congenital anomalies. |
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Authors:
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Gerasimos Alivizatos; Andreas Skolarikos; Odysseas Sopilidis; Nikolaos Ferakis; Maria Chorti |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: International journal of urology : official journal of the Japanese Urological Association Volume: 12 ISSN: 0919-8172 ISO Abbreviation: Int. J. Urol. Publication Date: 2005 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-01-21 Completed Date: 2005-06-21 Revised Date: 2006-10-30 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9440237 Medline TA: Int J Urol Country: Australia |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 90-2 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Second Urology Department of Athens Medical School, Athens, Greece. gali@hol.gr |
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Adult Humans Magnetic Resonance Imaging Male Orchiectomy Spleen / abnormalities*, pathology, surgery Testicular Diseases / diagnosis*, surgery |
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