Ectopic testes (report of 7 cases)
- VernacularTitle:异位睾丸七例报告
- Author:
Qiang HU
;
Huiyi XU
;
Xuewen QIU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Testis;
Abnormalities
- From:
Chinese Journal of Urology
1994;0(02):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To study the diagnosis and treatment of ectopic testes. Methods 7 cases of ectopic testes were reviewed and studied. Results 5 cases of ectopic testes were diagnosed and located by physical examination and/or type B ultrasonography before operations whereas the ectopic testes was atrophic in the other two.All the ectopic testes were found successfully during surgical exploration.Orchidopexy was performed for 5 patients,and orchiectomy for the other 2 because of marked atrophy.Postoperative follow up has been 2 months to 8 years.All the patients have normal growth.In the 5 cases with reposited testes no displacement,atrophy or malignant change has been noted. Conclusions The diagnosis of ectopic testes should be mainly depended on physical examination and type B ultrasonography.Surgical exploration should be carried out through the inguinal canal and via the pathway of spermatic cord.
