Epididymal Polar Dissociation : A Previously Undescribed Anatomical Variant
Joint Authors
McCain, Stephen
Mark, David
McCain, Scott
Brown, Robin
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-05-04
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The normal male external genitalia include the testicles with the epididymis attached posteriorly and the vas deferens arising from this.
This case describes an anatomical variation of this normal anatomy not previously reported in the literature.
A 17-year-old boy presented with symptoms of intermittent testicular torsion and underwent scrotal exploration.
On the left side there was a bell-clapper deformity with the epididymis separated into two parts with the lower pole high in the scrotum and attached to the tunica vaginalis.
A normal vas deferens was seen to arise from the isolated lower pole of the epididymis.
There was no connection between the vas deferens and the testis or upper pole of epidiymis.
This case reminds us of the possibility of anatomical variations and the importance of keeping them in mind to prevent complications at time of surgery.
American Psychological Association (APA)
McCain, Stephen& McCain, Scott& Mark, David& Brown, Robin. 2014. Epididymal Polar Dissociation : A Previously Undescribed Anatomical Variant. Case Reports in Urology،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
McCain, Stephen…[et al.]. Epididymal Polar Dissociation : A Previously Undescribed Anatomical Variant. Case Reports in Urology No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
McCain, Stephen& McCain, Scott& Mark, David& Brown, Robin. Epididymal Polar Dissociation : A Previously Undescribed Anatomical Variant. Case Reports in Urology. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-465805
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-465805