POLYORCHIDISM IN A CASE WITH CONGENITAL HERNIA - A RARE PRESENTATION
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Abstract : Polyorchidism, an uncommon congenital anomaly
is defined as the presence of more than two histologically
proven testis.Of this triorchidism is most common
presentation, 75 of which are intra scrotal , 20 are in inguinal
canal, 5 are in the retroperitoneum. we report a case of
triorchidism found during inguinal hernia repair in a 15 year
old boy.
Keyword :supernumery testis,congenital hernia.
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