Significance of ultrasonography in diagnosing transverse testicular ectopia: A case report
An uncommon congenital abnormality known as crossed testicular ectopia (CTE) or transverse testicular ectopia (TTE) occurs when both testes migrate into the same hemiscrotum. Inguinal hernia and persistent Müllerian duct syndrome are frequently associated with it. We present a case of “TTE” in a 1-y...
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| description | An uncommon congenital abnormality known as crossed testicular ectopia (CTE) or transverse testicular ectopia (TTE) occurs when both testes migrate into the same hemiscrotum. Inguinal hernia and persistent Müllerian duct syndrome are frequently associated with it. We present a case of “TTE” in a 1-year-old boy with an empty right hemiscrotum and left inguinal hernia. TTE, first described by Von Lenhossek, can be diagnosed via ultrasound, with over 100 cases reported. Theories of its origin include developmental anomalies of the genital ridge and Wolffian duct fusion. Accurate diagnosis is crucial due to increased malignancy risks and complications in management. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-08b87e334c5842a3bde34ccdbbb8b2222025-08-20T02:37:05ZengElsevierRadiology Case Reports1930-04332025-02-0120289389810.1016/j.radcr.2024.10.106Significance of ultrasonography in diagnosing transverse testicular ectopia: A case reportGovindarajan B. Rajendran0Sharmeela Sukumar1Raam Ratish Gobinathan2Department of Radio-Diagnosis, PES institute of medical sciences and research, NH- 219, Kuppam, Beggilipalle, Andhra Pradesh, India; Corresponding author.Department of Radio-Diagnosis, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Saveetha Nagar, Thandalam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 602105, IndiaDepartment of Paediatric Surgery, Institute of Child Health, Madras Medical College and Hospital, Park Town, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600003, IndiaAn uncommon congenital abnormality known as crossed testicular ectopia (CTE) or transverse testicular ectopia (TTE) occurs when both testes migrate into the same hemiscrotum. Inguinal hernia and persistent Müllerian duct syndrome are frequently associated with it. We present a case of “TTE” in a 1-year-old boy with an empty right hemiscrotum and left inguinal hernia. TTE, first described by Von Lenhossek, can be diagnosed via ultrasound, with over 100 cases reported. Theories of its origin include developmental anomalies of the genital ridge and Wolffian duct fusion. Accurate diagnosis is crucial due to increased malignancy risks and complications in management.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043324012135Testicular ectopiaGubernaculum testisInguinal hernia |
| spellingShingle | Govindarajan B. Rajendran Sharmeela Sukumar Raam Ratish Gobinathan Significance of ultrasonography in diagnosing transverse testicular ectopia: A case report Radiology Case Reports Testicular ectopia Gubernaculum testis Inguinal hernia |
| title | Significance of ultrasonography in diagnosing transverse testicular ectopia: A case report |
| title_full | Significance of ultrasonography in diagnosing transverse testicular ectopia: A case report |
| title_fullStr | Significance of ultrasonography in diagnosing transverse testicular ectopia: A case report |
| title_full_unstemmed | Significance of ultrasonography in diagnosing transverse testicular ectopia: A case report |
| title_short | Significance of ultrasonography in diagnosing transverse testicular ectopia: A case report |
| title_sort | significance of ultrasonography in diagnosing transverse testicular ectopia a case report |
| topic | Testicular ectopia Gubernaculum testis Inguinal hernia |
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