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Ectopic renal tissue associated with an undescended testis: a case report
The Journal of Urology
|May 1, 1986
Summary
This study details a rare case of ectopic renal tissue found with an undescended testis. It reviews embryology to explain this unique association in pediatric urology.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Urology
- Developmental Biology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Undescended testes (cryptorchidism) are common congenital anomalies.
- Ectopic renal tissue is a rare finding, often asymptomatic.
- The simultaneous occurrence of these conditions is exceptionally uncommon.