Bilateral isolated Epididymal Agenesis in a 32 year old man

Int Braz J Urol. 2015 Mar-Apr;41(2):379-81. doi: 10.1590/S1677-5538.IBJU.2015.02.29.

Abstract

Epididymal agenesis is defined as the absence of the epididymis totally or segmentally, unilateral or bilateral, which is secondary to the Wolffian duct malformation (1). Rete testis, epididymis, vas deferens and seminal vesicle are believed to develop from Wolffian ducts.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Epididymis / abnormalities*
  • Epididymis / surgery
  • Genital Diseases, Male / etiology*
  • Genital Diseases, Male / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Wolffian Ducts / abnormalities*
  • Wolffian Ducts / surgery