Presentation of fused vas deferens

Transverse testicular ectopia is a rare condition that usually presents as a unilateral nonpalpable testis and a contralateral descended testis with an associated hernia. Currently, with the use of diagnostic laparoscopy, transverse testicular ectopia is found before groin exploration. We reviewed 2...

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Published in:Urology (Ridgewood, N.J.) N.J.), 2006-05, Vol.67 (5), p.1085.e17-1085.e18
Main Authors: Chacko, Job K., Furness, Peter D., Mingin, Gerald C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cryptorchidism - complications
Cryptorchidism - surgery
Humans
Infant
Laparoscopy
Male
Urologic Surgical Procedures, Male
Vas Deferens - abnormalities
Vas Deferens - surgery
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Summary:Transverse testicular ectopia is a rare condition that usually presents as a unilateral nonpalpable testis and a contralateral descended testis with an associated hernia. Currently, with the use of diagnostic laparoscopy, transverse testicular ectopia is found before groin exploration. We reviewed 2 cases that were referred to our institution. Both patients had a common vas deferens with proximal fusion. To our knowledge, a fused vas deferens has only been reported three other times in published reports. Our second case is unique in that this is the first time a common vas deferens has been reported outside of transverse testicular ectopia.
ISSN:0090-4295
1527-9995
DOI:10.1016/j.urology.2005.11.056