Inguinal hernia as a presentation of testicular feminization

Hernia. 2015 Aug;19(4):677-9. doi: 10.1007/s10029-014-1265-1. Epub 2014 May 28.

Abstract

We present a case of a 20-year-old female who was admitted to our department for an elective inguinal hernia repair. An oval-shaped mass was found in the hernia sac during the surgery that was suspected to be an ovary. Histological examination revealed testicular tissue. Further evaluation confirmed testicular feminization. She underwent laparoscopic orchiectomy and hernia repair from the contralateral side 3 months later.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Androgen-Insensitivity Syndrome / complications
  • Androgen-Insensitivity Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Female
  • Hernia, Inguinal / etiology
  • Hernia, Inguinal / surgery*
  • Herniorrhaphy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Orchiectomy
  • Testis / pathology*
  • Testis / surgery
  • Young Adult