Diagnosis and treatment of transverse testicular ectopia: a case report and literature review.
- Author:
Shan-Chao ZHAO
1
;
Shao-Bin ZHENG
;
Wan-Long TAN
;
Jun-Gang XU
;
Tong CHEN
;
Peng-Lang CHEN
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH: Child; Humans; Male; Testicular Diseases; diagnosis; therapy; Testis; abnormalities
- From: Journal of Southern Medical University 2009;29(7):1489-1490
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo study the etiology, diagnosis and treatment of transverse testicular ectopia (TTE).
METHODSA case of TTE was treated with orchidopexy.
RESULTSSix months after the operation, both of the two testes were in proper positions with normal vascular supply.
CONCLUSIONTTE is a rare congenital abnormality of the male reproductive system with unknown etiology, and surgical correction remains the best option for treatment.
