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Splenogonadal fusion in an 18-month-old.
Journal of Pediatric Urology 2017 April
BACKGROUND: Splenogonadal fusion is rare abnormal congenital connection of splenic tissue and gonad. It commonly presents with either cryptorchidism or as a palpable mass. As a benign anomaly, orchiectomy is often unnecessary. Removal of the splenic component may be accomplished with preservation of the testicle.
METHODS: An 18-month-old boy presented with right cryptorchidism and left retractile testicle. Laparoscopic examination found a viable right testicle, and a successful orchiopexy was performed. The left testicle demonstrated splenogonadal fusion. Discontinuous accessory splenules were noted along the path of testicular descent. After confirmation from a radionucleotide liver-spleen scan the patient was brought back to the operating room for open excision of the adherent splenic tissue and orchiopexy of the testicle via an open inguinal approach.
CONCLUSION: Splenogonadal fusion is a rare condition, but may be suspected in children with cryptorchidism or palpable peri-testicular mass. As with the present patient, in most cases the splenic tissue may be successfully excised without injury to the testicle.
METHODS: An 18-month-old boy presented with right cryptorchidism and left retractile testicle. Laparoscopic examination found a viable right testicle, and a successful orchiopexy was performed. The left testicle demonstrated splenogonadal fusion. Discontinuous accessory splenules were noted along the path of testicular descent. After confirmation from a radionucleotide liver-spleen scan the patient was brought back to the operating room for open excision of the adherent splenic tissue and orchiopexy of the testicle via an open inguinal approach.
CONCLUSION: Splenogonadal fusion is a rare condition, but may be suspected in children with cryptorchidism or palpable peri-testicular mass. As with the present patient, in most cases the splenic tissue may be successfully excised without injury to the testicle.
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