Supernumerary testis: Imaging appearance of a rare entity

Supernumerary testis is a rare congenital anomaly of the testis arising from abnormal division in the genital ridge during the embryogenesis of testis. We describe a case of polyorchidism detected incidentally in a 52-year-old with renal failure.

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Published in:Indian journal of urology 2014-04, Vol.30 (2), p.233-234
Main Authors: Jakhere, Sandeep, Saifi, Shenaz, Ranwaka, Abhinav
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Kidney diseases
Medical research
Medical treatment
Polyorchidism
supernumerary testis
triorchidism
Ultrasonic imaging
Uroradiology
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Summary:Supernumerary testis is a rare congenital anomaly of the testis arising from abnormal division in the genital ridge during the embryogenesis of testis. We describe a case of polyorchidism detected incidentally in a 52-year-old with renal failure.
ISSN:0970-1591
1998-3824
DOI:10.4103/0970-1591.126918