Abstract
A congenital defect of the scrotal wall with consequent testicular exstrophy is an exceptional finding. The etiopathogenesis of this defect is debated. We report a newborn male with arthrogryposis who presented with an exstrophied testicle. The association of these two conditions seems to establish a cause-effect relationship mediated by mechanical factors, i.e., in utero compression of the scrotum by the feet. It is likely that a similar mechanism could also be advocated to explain the previous cases reported in the literature.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 605-606 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Pediatric Surgery International |
Volume | 9 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Nov 1994 |
Keywords
- Arthrogryposis
- Scrotum
- Testis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health