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Transverse testicular ectopia associated with incarcerated inguinal hernia: a case report
Duygu Tatli1, Kemal Varim Numanoglu
1MD, Assist, Prof, Department of Pediatric Surgery, School of Medicine, Zonguldak Karaelmas University, Kozlu, Zonguldak, Turkey. varimk@yahoo.com.
Cases Journal
|October 2, 2008
Summary
Transverse testicular ectopia is a rare cause of irreducible inguinal hernia in infants. Surgeons should be aware of management options when encountering this condition during inguinal exploration.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Urology
- Anatomy
Background:
- Transverse testicular ectopia (TTE) is a rare congenital anomaly where both testes are located in the same hemiscrotum.
- It is infrequently associated with inguinal hernias, making diagnosis challenging.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a case of a 14-month-old male with an incarcerated inguinal hernia caused by TTE.
- To discuss clinical and operative findings and surgical management strategies for this rare presentation.
Main Methods:
- Case report of a pediatric patient presenting with irreducible inguinal hernia.
- Review of clinical presentation, operative findings, and treatment options for TTE associated with inguinal hernia.
Main Results:
- The patient presented with an incarcerated inguinal hernia.
- Intraoperative findings confirmed transverse testicular ectopia as the cause.
- Successful surgical management was performed.
Conclusions:
- Transverse testicular ectopia is a rare but important consideration in pediatric incarcerated inguinal hernias.
- Surgeons performing inguinal hernia repairs must be prepared for unexpected findings like TTE and know appropriate management options.
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