Crossed testicular ectopia

Sao Paulo Med J. 1995 Jul-Aug;113(4):935-40. doi: 10.1590/s1516-31801995000400003.

Abstract

Crossed testicular ectopia (CTE) is a rare anomaly, characterized by migration of one testis towards the opposite inguinal canal. Presented here is a case of crossed ectopia of the right testis, treated by extraperitoneal transposition of the gonad and right orchiopexy. Embriology and surgical findings suggest that CTE is a common consequence of many unclear ethiologic factors, specially mechanical ones, and can be associated with Muller duct persistence. Review of literature suggests a classification of CTE into 3 types: I--associated with inguinal hernia alone; II--associated with persistent mullerian remnants; III--associated with other anomalies without mullerian remnants. Treatment includes transeptal orchiopexy or extraperitoneal transposition of the testis, research for mullerian remnants and other anomalies, and long term postoperative follow-up, due to the risk of becoming malignant.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Cryptorchidism / complications
  • Cryptorchidism / surgery
  • Hernia, Inguinal / complications
  • Hernia, Inguinal / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Testis / abnormalities*
  • Testis / surgery