Laparoscopic management of transverse testicular ectopia with spermatic cord fusion: a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Transverse testicular ectopia (TTE) is a rare congenital anomaly where both testes descend through the same inguinal canal and are located on the same side. Cases with fused spermatic cords are particularly rare and present unique surgical challenges.

Case description

We report the case of an 8-month-old male infant with bilateral cryptorchidism and an empty scrotum since birth. Preoperative ultrasonography identified two testicular-like structures near the right internal inguinal ring. Laparoscopic exploration revealed bilateral patent processus vaginalis, with both testes located near the right internal inguinal ring. The left spermatic cord crossed the pelvis and fused with the right spermatic cord. Both testes appeared normal in size, with separate epididymide

SUBMITTER: Gu C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12319598 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature