ISSN 2167-0404
International Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences ISSN: 2167-0447 Vol. 2 (9), pp.185-187, September, 2012.© International Scholars Journals
Case Report
Laparoscopic diagnosis and management of splenogonadal fusion: Case report and review ofliterature
Medhat M. Ibrahim
Pediatric Surgical Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt. E-mail:
Corresponding Author’s E-mail: [email protected]
Received 28 May, 2012; Accepted 12 September, 2012
Abstract
Splenogonadal fusion is a rare congenital anomaly in which there is fusion of the spleen and the gonad or mesonephric derivatives. Approximately 150 cases have been reported since the condition was first described by Bostroem in 1883. The diagnosis of this uncommon anomaly is rare even to be suspected preoperatively; Here a case describing laparoscopic diagnosis and management has been done and review of the literature.
Key words: Testis, spleen, splenogonadal fusion, laparoscopic.