Ovotesticular Disorder of Sex Development Presenting as an Acute Scrotum

Urology. 2018 Jun:116:176-179. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2017.12.025. Epub 2018 Mar 13.

Abstract

Hermaphroditism is known as ovotesticular disorder of sex development. A 14-year-old boy was admitted with right acute scrotum. Exploration revealed tunica rupture and hematoma, with no viable tissue. After 1 month, he was admitted again with left hemiscrotal pain. Microscopic examination of the left gonad demonstrated foci of hemorrhagic cysts, primordial follicles, and regions of seminiferous tubules. We preserved a testicular tissue and the ovarian part was extracted completely. Long-term follow-up with his hormonal profile is reported. This is a case of ovotesticular disorder presented with acute scrotum and we also tried to reduce long-term hormone therapy, with preservation of testicular part.

MeSH terms

  • Acute Pain / diagnosis*
  • Acute Pain / etiology
  • Adolescent
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Ovarian Follicle / abnormalities
  • Ovarian Follicle / surgery*
  • Ovotesticular Disorders of Sex Development / complications
  • Ovotesticular Disorders of Sex Development / diagnosis*
  • Ovotesticular Disorders of Sex Development / surgery
  • Scrotum / physiopathology*
  • Scrotum / surgery
  • Seminiferous Tubules / abnormalities