Anorchism Versus Cryptorchidism: The Importance of a Diligent Search for Intra-Abdominal Testes
- 1 May 1978
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Journal of Urology
- Vol. 119 (5) , 707-708
- https://doi.org/10.1016/s0022-5347(17)57598-9
Abstract
We reviewed 13 cases of testicular tumors arising in cryptorchid, intra-abdominal testes. All types of germinal neoplasms were found, seminoma being the most common. Of the 13 patients 5 had undergone limited exploration previously, with no testis being identified and, thus, were thought to have had unilateral anorchism. The importance of a thorough exploration of the peritoneal cavity is emphasized.Keywords
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- Malignant Degeneration of Cryptorchid Testes Following OrchiopexyJournal of Urology, 1974