Conservative management of polyorchidism in a young man: a case report and review of literature

Approximately 100 cases of polyorchidism have been reported in the literature. Management remains controversial especially if there is no associated abnormality identified. We report a case of triorchidism confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The patient has been managed conservatively and...

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Published in:Pediatric surgery international 2007-07, Vol.23 (7), p.689-691
Main Authors: Bhogal, Ricky H, Palit, Amitabh, Prasad, Krishna K
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Case reports
Diagnosis, Differential
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Testis - abnormalities
Testis - diagnostic imaging
Testis - pathology
Ultrasonography
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Summary:Approximately 100 cases of polyorchidism have been reported in the literature. Management remains controversial especially if there is no associated abnormality identified. We report a case of triorchidism confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The patient has been managed conservatively and remains under regular radiological follow-up with MRI.
ISSN:0179-0358
1437-9813
DOI:10.1007/s00383-006-1835-0