[Diagnosis and treatment of transverse testicular ectopia: a case report and literature review]

Nan Fang Yi Ke Da Xue Xue Bao. 2009 Jul;29(7):1489-90.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Objective: To study the etiology, diagnosis and treatment of transverse testicular ectopia (TTE).

Methods: A case of TTE was treated with orchidopexy.

Results: Six months after the operation, both of the two testes were in proper positions with normal vascular supply.

Conclusion: TTE is a rare congenital abnormality of the male reproductive system with unknown etiology, and surgical correction remains the best option for treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Testicular Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Testicular Diseases / therapy*
  • Testis / abnormalities*