Splenogonadal fusion mimicking a testis tumor

J Postgrad Med. 2014 Apr-Jun;60(2):202-4. doi: 10.4103/0022-3859.132350.

Abstract

The presence of ectopic splenic tissue in the scrotum is attributed to splenogonadal fusion, a rare congenital anomaly. This ectopic splenic tissue can be an incidental finding or less often present as a scrotal mass later in adult life. Given the rarity of splenogonadal fusion, especially in the adult population, this case highlights the clinical characteristics of the condition, with a special focus on the signs and findings that might help prevent unnecessary orchiectomy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Multiple / diagnostic imaging
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Orchiectomy
  • Scrotum / diagnostic imaging*
  • Spleen / abnormalities*
  • Spleen / diagnostic imaging
  • Spleen / surgery
  • Splenectomy
  • Splenic Diseases / congenital
  • Splenic Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Testicular Diseases / congenital
  • Testicular Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Testicular Diseases / surgery
  • Testis / abnormalities*
  • Testis / diagnostic imaging
  • Testis / surgery
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Ultrasonography