TRANSVERSE TESTICULAR ECTOPIA
Abstract
We present a case of Transverse testicular ectopia of the right testis that presented to our surgicalout patient department with left inguinal hernia and an impalpable testis in the right scrotum.Patient was operated. Left herniotomy was performed and right testis was found in the leftinguinal canal which was brought to the right scrotum and anchored through suprapubicsubcutaneous tunnel.Key words : Transverse testicular ectopia, Inguinal hernia, Urogenital anomaliesReferences
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