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[Accessory scrotum with lipoma: a case report]
E Konya1, K Shimada, S Hosokawa
1Division of Urology, Osaka Medical Center, Japan.
Hinyokika Kiyo. Acta Urologica Japonica
|March 1, 1996
Summary
This study reports a rare case of an accessory scrotum in a newborn male infant, associated with incomplete penoscrotal transposition. Histological analysis confirmed a perineal lipoma with an accessory scrotum, contributing to the review of 31 reported cases.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Urology
- Developmental Biology
Background:
- Congenital anomalies of external genitalia require careful evaluation.
- Accessory scrotum is a rare congenital malformation, often associated with other genitourinary abnormalities.
Observation:
- A newborn male presented with external genitalia anomalies, including a perineal mass covered with scrotum-like skin.
- The infant exhibited incomplete penoscrotal transposition, with both testes descended normally.
- No other urological anomalies were identified.
Findings:
- Histological examination revealed the perineal mass as a lipoma.
- The scrotum-like portion was diagnosed as an accessory scrotum.
- This case adds to the literature, with 31 reported instances of accessory scrotum reviewed.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of thorough clinical and histological evaluation for genitourinary anomalies.
- Understanding accessory scrotum and associated conditions aids in surgical planning and patient counseling.
- Further research into the embryological origins of accessory scrotum may improve diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.