Adrenal rests associated with ectopic testis in an adult: Clinical significance

Abstract

Ectopic adrenal tissue may be present along the path of the testis and discovered during groin surgery. The condition has been mainly reported in the pediatric population and very rarely in adults. Here, we report on the case of an adult male with undescended testis who received orchidectomy, and ectopic adrenal tissue was discovered in the removed specimen. The clinical significance of such a condition is discussed.

Keywords

• Adrenal ectopia
• orchidectomy
• undescended testis