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Preoperative detection of splenogonadal fusion by CT

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Purpose

Splenogonadal fusion (SGF) is a rare congenital anomaly. It is typically identified at orchiectomy for a suspected testicular tumor or during orchiopexy. The purpose of our study is to proposal possibly preoperative diagnosis of continuous-type SGF by contrast-enhanced spiral computed tomography (CT).

Methods

Pre- and post contrast-enhanced CT scan at pelvic and scrotal regions was performed to a 15-month-old boy who had a left scrotal mass for evaluation. The slice collimation was 5 mm and the pitch was 3.75. Curved planar reconstruction was done after scan.

Results

Before administration of the contrast medium, a homogeneous noncalcified soft mass was seen on the left testicle. After administration of the contrast medium, the mass was prominently enhanced. It extended upward through the left inguinal ring into the left lower abdomen.

Conclusions

Preoperative diagnosis of continuous-type SGF by contrast-enhanced spiral CT is possible depending on the basis of its characteristic CT features.

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  1. Radiology Department, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University, 1665 Kong Jiang Road, Shanghai, China

    Yu Hua Li

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Li, Y.H. Preoperative detection of splenogonadal fusion by CT. Surg Radiol Anat 31, 733–735 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00276-009-0507-x

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