Sonographically diagnosed and conservatively managed case of polyorchidism: A case report

Polyorchidism is a congenital abnormality with distinct sonographic characteristics. In most cases, sonography is sufficient for diagnosis. In instances of complicated polyorchidism, an MRI may provide further information. Conservative treatment with sonographic follow-up is the best management opti...

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Published in:Radiology case reports 2022-08, Vol.17 (8), p.2714-2716
Main Authors: Dirie, Abdikadir Mohamed, Elmi, Abdinasir Mohamed, Mutlu, Eren, Osman, Faisal Abdi Osoble, Mohamed, Abdikarim Hussein
Format: Article
Language:English
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Accesary testis
Case Report
Conservative treatment
Imaging
Polyorchodism
Sonography
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Summary:Polyorchidism is a congenital abnormality with distinct sonographic characteristics. In most cases, sonography is sufficient for diagnosis. In instances of complicated polyorchidism, an MRI may provide further information. Conservative treatment with sonographic follow-up is the best management option in uncomplicated cases. We present a rare case of polyorchidism with no associated complications that were managed conservatively with periodic follow-up imaging.
ISSN:1930-0433
1930-0433
DOI:10.1016/j.radcr.2022.04.016