Perineal Ectopic Testis A Rare Variant of Testicular Maldescent: A Case Report

Shumaila Israr

Abstract

Perineal ectopic testis is one of the rare congenital anomalies. It is found in approximately 1% of all the cases of undescended testes. In this report a patient of perineal ectopic testis is presented. On examination an oval mass was palpable in the groin, just lateral to the left empty hemi-scrotum. Orchidopexy was performed along-with herniotomy for patent processus vaginalis.

Key words

Ectopic testis, Orchidopexy, Perineum, Undescended testis, Maldescent.