Splenogonadal fusion: case report and review of published works

Int J Urol. 2006 Dec;13(12):1539-41. doi: 10.1111/j.1442-2042.2006.01598.x.

Abstract

Splenogonadal fusion is a rare congenital anomaly. We report herein a case of splenogonadal fusion associated with contra lateral testicular aplasia, and review the etiology, pathogenesis and management of this rare disease. As far as we know, this is the first reported case of splenogonadal fusion associated with testicular aplasia.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Multiple*
  • Biopsy
  • Child, Preschool
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Orchiectomy
  • Spleen / abnormalities*
  • Spleen / surgery
  • Splenectomy
  • Splenic Diseases / congenital*
  • Splenic Diseases / diagnosis
  • Splenic Diseases / surgery
  • Testicular Diseases / congenital*
  • Testicular Diseases / diagnosis
  • Testicular Diseases / surgery
  • Testis / abnormalities*
  • Testis / surgery