Abstract
Transverse testicular ectopia is rarely associated with incarcerated inguinal hernia. A 14-month-old male complaint of irreducible inguinal hernia due to transverse testicular ectopia is reported. The clinical and operative findings and treatment options are discussed. It is thought that surgeons who frequently repair inguinal hernias should be aware of the appropriate surgical management options available to them when this condition is unexpectedly identified during inguinal exploration.
Highlights
Transverse testicular ectopia (TTE) is a rare scrotal anomaly occurring consequent to the migration of both gonads to the same hemiscrotum
A case has been presented, which had been prediagnosed as having an incarcerated inguinal hernia, and taken into operation in which transverse testicular ectopia was detected
Transverse testicular ectopia, occurring secondary to the migration of both testes to the same hemiscrotum, is a well-known congenital anomaly
Summary
Transverse testicular ectopia (TTE) is a rare scrotal anomaly occurring consequent to the migration of both gonads to the same hemiscrotum. A case has been presented, which had been prediagnosed as having an incarcerated inguinal hernia, and taken into operation in which transverse testicular ectopia was detected. A 14-month-old male was admitted with the complaints of vomiting and painful right inguinal swelling. This swelling had been present for about one month, but in the last 8 hours, the swelling had become pronounced and tender. There was an incarcerated inguinal hernia in the right groin. TTE patients are generally admitted due to inguinal hernia on the migrated side of the ectopic testis or an undescended testis on the opposite side.
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