Pérez VM, Jiménez VK, Arguedas MG, Arguedas MF

Language: Spanish
References: 9
Page: 81-83
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ABSTRACT

Splenogonadal fusion is a rare congenital malformation that results from abnormal conection of splenic tissue with gonad or mesonephric structures during embryonic development. It is usually detected in males and is classified: Continuos and discontinuos. We present the case of a 4-year-old boy with male pseudohermaphroditism and bilateral cryptorchidism. In the surgery we observed splenogonadal fusion intra-abdominal. Splenogonadal fusion is a benign anomaly that has sometimes led to unnecessary orchidectomy. Consequently it is necessary to include this malformation in the differential diagnosis of escroto-testiculary masses in boys.

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