Functional supernumerary testis in a child with testicular torsion and review of polyorchidism

Histologically confirmed polyorchidism is an uncommon condition. The majority of cases are asymptomatic and associated with inguinal hernia or cryptorchidism. There are few reported cases of pediatric supernumerary testis presenting with testicular torsion. We present a case of missed torsion with i...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Pediatric surgery international 2014-05, Vol.30 (5), p.565-568
Hauptverfasser:	Arlen, Angela M., Holzman, Sarah A., Weiss, Aaron D., Garola, Robert E., Cerwinka, Wolfgang H.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adolescent Case Report Cryptorchidism - complications Cryptorchidism - diagnostic imaging Cryptorchidism - surgery Follow-Up Studies Humans Incidental Findings Male Medicine Medicine & Public Health Pediatric Surgery Pediatrics Spermatic Cord Torsion - complications Spermatic Cord Torsion - diagnostic imaging Spermatic Cord Torsion - surgery Surgery Testis - diagnostic imaging Ultrasonography
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Zusammenfassung:	Histologically confirmed polyorchidism is an uncommon condition. The majority of cases are asymptomatic and associated with inguinal hernia or cryptorchidism. There are few reported cases of pediatric supernumerary testis presenting with testicular torsion. We present a case of missed torsion with incidentally detected triorchidism as well as an overview of pediatric polyorchidism.
ISSN:	0179-0358 1437-9813
DOI:	10.1007/s00383-014-3485-y