Persistent mullerian duct syndrome: An interesting case report

S. Farag, P. Sutton, K. S. Leow, N. R. Kosai*, J. Razman, H. Hanafiah, S. Das

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Abstract

Transverse testicular ectopia is an uncommon disorder of testicular ectopia. Nearly thirty percent of the cases is associated with Persistent mullerian duct syndrome which is characterized by karyotypically normal males with retained mullerian derivatives. Understanding the natural process of the condition and the association with malignant potential will allow for a better understanding of the optimal surgical approach. This is a case report of young male presented a left sided inguinal hernia in which the sac contained both testes and uterus. The literature review of the syndrome will be discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)323-326
Number of pages4
JournalClinica Terapeutica
Volume164
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Anatomy
  • Mullerian duct syndrome
  • Surgery
  • Treatment

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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