Urogenital nonunion—a rare anomaly associated with the undescended testis
Received 24 April 2009; received in revised form 4 June 2009
Abstract
Complete urogenital nonunion presenting as complete separation of the epididymis and testicle is a rare condition. The anomaly has an embryologic basis and frequently is associated with an undescended testis. We present a case of complete separation of the testis and epididymis found incidentally during an exploration of an undescended testicle palpable in the inguinal canal. We also provide a review of this topic and management strategies.
Division of Pediatric Surgery, St. Louis Children's Hospital, Washington University School of Medicine, One Children's Place, Suite 5S40, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA