Polyorchidism: a case report and classification.
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Polyorchidism: a case report and classification. / Bergholz, Robert; Koch, Bernward; Spieker, Tilmann; Lohse, Kerstin.
In: J PEDIATR SURG, Vol. 42, No. 11, 11, 2007, p. 1933-1935.Research output: SCORING: Contribution to journal › SCORING: Journal article › Research › peer-review
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T1 - Polyorchidism: a case report and classification.
AU - Bergholz, Robert
AU - Koch, Bernward
AU - Spieker, Tilmann
AU - Lohse, Kerstin
PY - 2007
Y1 - 2007
N2 - Polyorchidism is an uncommon congenital anomaly, defined as the presence of more than 2-histologically proven-testes. Approximately 90 cases are reported in the literature. It is found predominantly on the left side. We report a right-sided polyorchidism found during orchidopexy in a 6-year-old boy. The supernumerary testis had its own tunica vaginalis, epididymis, and deferent duct, but shared the blood supply with the ipsilateral distal testis. The diagnosis was confirmed histologically. Because of the shortness of its vessels, the supernumerary testis could not undergo orchidopexy and was removed. We review the classification systems proposed for polyorchidism. Most are based on embryologic considerations, but none is capable of including all cases described in the literature. Thus, we present an anatomical system for a more comprehensive taxonomy of polyorchidism according to its reproductive function.
AB - Polyorchidism is an uncommon congenital anomaly, defined as the presence of more than 2-histologically proven-testes. Approximately 90 cases are reported in the literature. It is found predominantly on the left side. We report a right-sided polyorchidism found during orchidopexy in a 6-year-old boy. The supernumerary testis had its own tunica vaginalis, epididymis, and deferent duct, but shared the blood supply with the ipsilateral distal testis. The diagnosis was confirmed histologically. Because of the shortness of its vessels, the supernumerary testis could not undergo orchidopexy and was removed. We review the classification systems proposed for polyorchidism. Most are based on embryologic considerations, but none is capable of including all cases described in the literature. Thus, we present an anatomical system for a more comprehensive taxonomy of polyorchidism according to its reproductive function.
M3 - SCORING: Zeitschriftenaufsatz
VL - 42
SP - 1933
EP - 1935
JO - J PEDIATR SURG
JF - J PEDIATR SURG
SN - 0022-3468
IS - 11
M1 - 11
ER -
