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| CASE REPORT |
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| Year : 2014 | Volume
: 60
| Issue : 2 | Page : 202-204 |
Splenogonadal fusion mimicking a testis tumor
P Sountoulides1, F Neri1, R Bellocci2, L Schips1, L Cindolo1
1 Department of Urology, S. Pio da Pietrelcina Hospital, Vasto (CH), Italy
2 Department of Pathology, S. Pio da Pietrelcina Hospital, Vasto (CH), Italy
Correspondence Address:
Dr. P Sountoulides
Department of Urology, S. Pio da Pietrelcina Hospital, Vasto (CH)
Italy
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None  | Check |
DOI: 10.4103/0022-3859.132350
The presence of ectopic splenic tissue in the scrotum is attributed to splenogonadal fusion, a rare congenital anomaly. This ectopic splenic tissue can be an incidental finding or less often present as a scrotal mass later in adult life. Given the rarity of splenogonadal fusion, especially in the adult population, this case highlights the clinical characteristics of the condition, with a special focus on the signs and findings that might help prevent unnecessary orchiectomy.
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