ABSTRACT
A supernumerary testis is a rare finding with limited description in the literature.
Presentations of supernumerary testes vary and often involve initial discovery intraoperatively
or in association with a separate condition. In this case report, we describe our
experience of a patient with ultrasound imaging concerning for a left paratesticular
mass. The patient was taken to the operating room where the mass was found to be an
atrophic, supernumerary testis. We also address the specific anatomy encountered in
our case and discuss both the intraoperative and post-operative management that resulted,
in addition to reviewing relevant literature.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: April 14, 2021
Accepted:
March 30,
2021
Received:
January 29,
2021
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