Splenogonadal fusion: Case report and review of literature

Abstract Splenogonadal fusion (SGF) is rare. It arises during the 5th to 8th week of gestation and it is commonly diagnosed associated to other deformities, as an unknown testicular mass, or an incidental finding during an orchidopexy. We report a case of a 2 year old child with a continuous type sp...

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Published in:Journal of pediatric surgery case reports 2013-10, Vol.1 (10), p.375-377
Main Authors: Fernandez Atuan, R, Burgues Prades, P, Gonzalez Esgueda, A, Ruiz de Temiño, M, Estors Sastre, B, Bragagnini Rodruiguez, P, Alvarez Garcia, N, Elias Pollina, J
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Language:English
Subjects:
Inguinal hernia
Malformation
Splenogonadal fusion
Surgery
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Summary:Abstract Splenogonadal fusion (SGF) is rare. It arises during the 5th to 8th week of gestation and it is commonly diagnosed associated to other deformities, as an unknown testicular mass, or an incidental finding during an orchidopexy. We report a case of a 2 year old child with a continuous type splenogonadal fusion presenting as an incarcerated symptomatic inguinal hernia.
ISSN:2213-5766
2213-5766
DOI:10.1016/j.epsc.2013.10.004