A rare content of congenital inguinal hernia: a case report of splenogonadal fusion

A rare content of congenital inguinal hernia: a case report of splenogonadal fusion

Abstract Background Splenogonadal fusion (SGF) is a rare congenital malformation that occurs during embryonic development. SGF typically presents as a left-sided scrotal swelling, left inguinal hernia, scrotal mass, or cryptorchidism. Therefore, it is easily misdiagnosed, and unnecessary orchiectomy...

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Main Authors: Xi Xiang, Yong Jiang, Ju-xian Liu, Li Qiu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-11-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Congenital malformation
Inguinal hernia
Pathology
Splenogonadal fusion
Ultrasound
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12887-019-1807-x

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