Splenogonadal fusion - A rare anomaly

Splenogonadal fusion (SGF) is a rare congenital anomaly. Less than 200 cases of SGF have been documented till date. We present a case of 14-year-old male patient with swelling in the left scrotum for 3 years. Left orchidectomy was done. Histopathology showed ectopic splenic tissue surrounding testic...

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Published in:Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons 2020-04, Vol.25 (2), p.115-117
Main Authors: Patil, Santosh, Patil, Priya, Sharma, Vibhu, Jadhav, Sudhakar
Format: Article
Language:English
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Biomarkers
Birth defects
Case Report
Defects
Genetic disorders
Guardians
Hemorrhage
Histochemistry
Males
orchidectomy
Patients
Spleen
splenogonadal fusion
Surgery
testicular swellings
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Summary:Splenogonadal fusion (SGF) is a rare congenital anomaly. Less than 200 cases of SGF have been documented till date. We present a case of 14-year-old male patient with swelling in the left scrotum for 3 years. Left orchidectomy was done. Histopathology showed ectopic splenic tissue surrounding testicular parenchyma suggestive of SGF. This rare congenital malformation may occur due to the proximity of developing gonad and spleen, resulting in abnormal connection between them during gestation. SGF presents a diagnostic challenge preoperatively; however, recent imaging methods can aid with the diagnosis. SGF as a rare cause of testicular swelling should be kept in mind and evaluated to avoid unnecessary orchidectomy.
ISSN:0971-9261
1998-3891
DOI:10.4103/jiaps.JIAPS_6_19