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[Complete separation between epididymis and testis associated with cryptorchism. Presentation of a case and review of the literature]
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Review
[Complete separation between epididymis and testis associated with cryptorchism. Presentation of a case and review of the literature]
[Article in
Spanish]
Arch Esp Urol.
1993 Jul-Aug.
Abstract
We report a case of complete separation of the epididymis and testis discovered during surgery for cryptorchidism. The epididymis was found in the scrotum and the testis in the inguinal canal. Although this malformation has been reported sporadically, the incidence in patients with cryptorchidism may be higher. These cases support the hypothesis that testicular descent is guided by the tail of the epididymis.
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