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Ierotheos Loukas1, Dimosthenis Chrysikos1, Theodore Troupis1
1Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, GRC.
Abstract:
Complete testicular-epididymal non-fusion (cTENF) is a rare and underestimated congenital anomaly, commonly associated with an undescended testis. Dissociated epididymis is always located distally to the testis and frequently into the scrotum, resembling a testicular nubbin. We report the case of an 18-month-old boy with left cryptorchidism and cTENF initially regarded as a testicular remnant due to testicular atrophy. We highlight the distinct anatomical features of this condition to overcome the diagnostic challenge and avoid pitfalls that may lead to significant consequences.
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