Ellett Justin D, Rosoff James S, Prasad Michaella M
Department of Urology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, USA.
Department of Urology, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.
BMJ Case Rep. 2015 Jan 6;2015:bcr2014206033. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2014-206033.
Polyorchidism, or more than one testicle in a hemiscrotum, is a relatively rare phenomenon. It is often associated with several other conditions, including inguinal hernia, testicular maldescent, testicular torsion, hydrocele or hypospadias. In this report, we describe a patient who presented with three testicles in one hemiscrotum, which is a highly unusual presentation for an already uncommon condition. We also review the relevant literature as it relates to the need for surveillance due to the increased risk for malignancy.
多睾症，即一个阴囊内有一个以上的睾丸，是一种相对罕见的现象。它常与其他几种病症相关，包括腹股沟疝、睾丸未降、睾丸扭转、鞘膜积液或尿道下裂。在本报告中，我们描述了一名患者，其一个阴囊内有三个睾丸，这对于一种本就不常见的病症来说是非常罕见的表现。我们还回顾了相关文献，这些文献涉及由于恶性肿瘤风险增加而进行监测的必要性。
