1. Echidna Splenule: A Case Study of Continuous Splenogonadal Fusion.
- Author
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Byer J, Buell MI, Farkouh A, Kuang R, Cheng KW, Chamberlin DA, and Chamberlin JD
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- Child, Animals, Humans, Male, Testis diagnostic imaging, Testis surgery, Testis abnormalities, Spleen abnormalities, Scrotum, Cryptorchidism diagnosis, Cryptorchidism surgery, Cryptorchidism complications, Tachyglossidae, Digestive System Abnormalities, Abnormalities, Multiple diagnosis
- Abstract
Splenogonadal fusion (SGF) is a rare congenital anomaly of an aberrant accessory spleen-gonad connection. We present a rare case of continuous splenogonadal fusion in a full-term male with a left undescended testis, multiple congenital limb anomalies, and syndromic facies. Diagnostic laparoscopy revealed the "Echidna Splenule," a snake-like intraperitoneal splenule coursing from the spleen along the left paracolic region and engulfing an atrophic intra-abdominal testis preventing spontaneous descent and distally herniating into the left open internal inguinal ring. The atrophic testis and Echidna Splenule were resected. Splenogonadal fusion should be considered in children with left undescended testis and concomitant limb and facial anomalies., Competing Interests: Declaration of Competing Interest We have no declarations of conflict of interest or support and no financial disclosures., (Copyright © 2023 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
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- 2024
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