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[Transverse ectopic testis].

Riadh Jouini·Mounir Lefi·Chelly Sami·Gesmi Manef·Belguith Mohsen·Abdellatif Nouri
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Transverse ectopic testis (TET) is a rare form of ectopic testis. The authors report the case of a 2-month-old infant presenting with right inguinoscrotal hernia and ectopic left testis with an impalpable testis. Opening of the hernia sac revealed two testes with two distally fused vasa deferentes. The contralateral testis was easily descended by translocation through the other inguinal canal. A favourable result was obtained with two testes situated in a normal position. In the light of this case, the authors emphasize the clinical and therapeutic features of this anomaly.

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Riadh Jouini, Mounir Lefi, Chelly Sami, Gesmi Manef, Belguith Mohsen, Abdellatif Nouri. 2002. [Transverse ectopic testis].. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12463130/

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