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Ovotesticular Disorder of Sex Development Presenting As an Acute Scrotum Publisher Pubmed



Mirshahvalad SA1 ; Alinia P1 ; Hekmati P1 ; Nafisi N2 ; Kajbafzadeh AM1
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  1. 1. Pediatric Urology and Regenerative Medicine Research Center, Section of Tissue Engineering and Stem Cells Therapy, Children's Hospital Medical Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Iran University of Medical Science, RasoleAkram Hospital, Tehran, Iran

Source: Urology Published:2018


Abstract

Hermaphroditism is known as ovotesticular disorder of sex development. A 14-year-old boy was admitted with right acute scrotum. Exploration revealed tunica rupture and hematoma, with no viable tissue. After 1 month, he was admitted again with left hemiscrotal pain. Microscopic examination of the left gonad demonstrated foci of hemorrhagic cysts, primordial follicles, and regions of seminiferous tubules. We preserved a testicular tissue and the ovarian part was extracted completely. Long-term follow-up with his hormonal profile is reported. This is a case of ovotesticular disorder presented with acute scrotum and we also tried to reduce long-term hormone therapy, with preservation of testicular part. © 2018 Elsevier Inc.