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Supernumerary testicle: case report and bibliographic review.
Miguel Peran Teruel1, Pedro Carrión López, Jesús Martínez Ruiz
1Urology Department, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Albacete, Spain. migue156@hotmail.com
Archivos Espanoles De Urologia
|June 27, 2012
Summary
A supernumerary testis, a rare congenital anomaly, was identified in a young man presenting with a paratesticular mass. Surgical excision and biopsy confirmed the diagnosis, highlighting the need for this in differential diagnoses.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Developmental Biology
- Pathology
Background:
- Supernumerary testis is a rare congenital anomaly with limited reported cases.
- Intrascrotal masses require thorough differential diagnosis.
Observation:
- A 26-year-old male presented with a left paratesticular tumor.
- Physical examination and ultrasound revealed a 2-cm nodular lesion on the left epididymis.
Findings:
- Surgical examination and biopsy confirmed the lesion as a supernumerary testis.
- The supernumerary testis was evaluated using classifications for function, embryological development, topography, anatomy, and reproductive potential.
Implications:
- Supernumerary testis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of intrascrotal masses.
- Surgical examination and biopsy are crucial for diagnosis.
- Excision is recommended for symptomatic, dysplastic, or potentially malignant supernumerary testes.
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