Özet:

Cross testicular ectopia is an extremely rare congenital testicular migration anomaly in which both testes migrate to the same hemiscrotum, usually associated with inguinal hernia. Although the exact incidence is unknown, fewer than 150 cases have been reported in published studies, in contrast to undescended testis which is seen in approximately 1% of cases. In this case report, we aimed to present a cross testicular ectopia, a rare testicular migration anomaly diagnosed by preoperative ultrasonography. A 25-month-old male infant with swelling in the right inguinal region since birth was referred to our radiology unit for imaging because of the presence of an inguinal hernia on the right and failure to palpate both testes in the scrotum on physical examination. Ultrasonography performed with a linear probe with a frequency of 14 MHz showed that the scrotum was empty, both testes were observed in the middle part of the right inguinal canal and the presence of intestinal ans herniated into the canal. Early diagnosis and treatment is extremely important in these patients due to the fertility problems and risk of malignancy that may develop in the future.

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