Polyorchidism: case report and literature review
Abstract
Polyorchidism is a rare congenital anomaly frequently associated with maldescent testis, hernia, and torsion. Reports in the literature show an increased risk of testicular malignancy in the presence of polyorchidism. This entity has characteristic sonographic features and the diagnosis is often made on the basis of sonography. A conservative approach is the treatment of choice in uncomplicated cases. We report a male of 26-years old with 2 testicles in right side diagnosed by ultrasound. A brief history and review of the literature is also presented
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3. Leung, A.K., Polyorchidism. Am Fam Physician, 1988. 38(3): p. 153-6.
4. Sujka, S.K., J.A. Ralabate, and R.A. Smith, Polyorchidism. Urology, 1987. 29(3): p. 307-9.
5. Amodio, J.B., et al., Polyorchidism: report of 3 cases and review of the literature. J Ultrasound Med, 2004. 23(7): p. 951-7.
6. Teklali, Y., et al., [Polyorchidism in child (a case report and review of literature)]. Prog Urol, 2007. 17(4): p. 872-4.
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8. Barrios-Torres, E., L. Erana-Guerra, and E. Sumano-Avendano, [Supernumerary testicles]. Bol Med Hosp Infant Mex, 1989. 46(1): p. 56-9.
9. Berger, A.P., et al., Occurrence of polyorchidism in a young man. Urology, 2002. 60(5): p. 911.
10. Garcia Penit, F.J., et al., [Color doppler ultrasonography in the diagnosis of a case of polyorchidism]. Arch Esp Urol, 2001. 54(7): p. 726-8.
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13. Deveci, S., et al., Bilateral double by testis: evaluation magnetic resonance imaging. Int J Urol, 2004. 11(9): p. 813-5.
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2008-01-01
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. ELMADANI, Ahmed E et al.
Polyorchidism: case report and literature review.
Gezira Journal of Health Sciences, [S.l.], v. 4, n. 1, jan. 2008.
ISSN 1810-5386. Available at: <http://37.60.236.48/index.php/gjhs/article/view/231>. Date accessed: 03 june 2026.
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