Splenogondal Fusion With Accessory Spleens Identified With Laparoscopy

Splenogonadal fusion (SGF) is a congenital abnormality characterized by fusion between the spleen and gonad. This rare condition is difficult to diagnose preoperatively, and there are fewer than 200 cases documented previously in the literature. This report describes a young male who presented with...

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Published inCurēus (Palo Alto, CA) Vol. 12; no. 7
Main Authors Biben, Emily, Pugach, Jeff
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Palo Alto Cureus Inc 06.07.2020
Cureus
Subjects
Abdomen
Case reports
Cryptorchidism
Laparoscopy
Patients
Pediatric Surgery
Pediatrics
Spleen
Urology
Fort Worth Texas
United States > US
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Summary:Splenogonadal fusion (SGF) is a congenital abnormality characterized by fusion between the spleen and gonad. This rare condition is difficult to diagnose preoperatively, and there are fewer than 200 cases documented previously in the literature. This report describes a young male who presented with bilateral cryptorchidism and was diagnosed with SGF and accessory spleens using laparoscopy. SGF is a rare but possible finding to recognize in children with abnormal paratesticular masses, and laparoscopic techniques as demonstrated in this case will increase the ease of diagnosis and early treatment.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.9017