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Case Reports
. 2025 Sep 29:63:103231.
doi: 10.1016/j.eucr.2025.103231. eCollection 2025 Nov.

Scrotoschisis in a newborn: A case report

Koffi Jean-Marie Konan  1   2 , Agnime Reine Christine Akproh  1 , Helen Audrey Thomas Danho  1 , Kouame Soroboua Agbara  1   2 , Kouakou Jules N'guessan  1 , Adjoba Manuela Ehua Koua  1 , Martial Olivier Moulot  1 , Roumanatou Sanni Bankole  1
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Scrotoschisis in a newborn: A case report

Koffi Jean-Marie Konan et al. Urol Case Rep. .

Abstract

Scrotoschisis is a rare congenital malformation characterized by the externalization of one or both testicles. The etiology is poorly understood. We report the case of a newborn admitted at 5 days of live presenting with externalization of both testicles. Reintegration followed by bilateral orchidopexy was performed. The postoperative course was uneventful. After 18 months, the patient presented bilateral inguinal hernia. Early and well-managed treatment prevented complications.

Keywords: Inguinal hernia; Newborn; Orchidopexy; Scrotoschisis.

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The following authors have no financial disclosures: (K J M K, A R C A, H A T D, K S A, K J N, A M E K, M O M, R S B).

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Local view showing the externalised testicles.
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Postoperative picture showing scrotal closure.
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Patient presenting with bilateral inguinal hernia after an 18-month follow-up period.
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