Splenogonadal fusion and sex reversal

J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab. 2012;25(5-6):541-2. doi: 10.1515/jpem-2012-0063.

Abstract

Splenogonadal fusion is a rare congenital malformation where an abnormal union occurs between the spleen and gonad or mesonephric derivatives. Although it occurs in females it is much less prevalent than in males (male:female ratio, 16:1), but this may partly be because of the inaccessibility of the female gonads leading to under-diagnosis. To our knowledge this is the first case of splenogonadal fusion associated with sex reversal reported in the literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • 46, XX Testicular Disorders of Sex Development / complications
  • 46, XX Testicular Disorders of Sex Development / pathology*
  • Female
  • Gonadal Dysgenesis / complications
  • Gonadal Dysgenesis / pathology*
  • Gonads / abnormalities*
  • Humans
  • Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome / complications
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Spermatic Cord / abnormalities
  • Spleen / abnormalities*