A Case Report: Triorchidism; is a Rare Mistaken Cause for Extra Testicular Neoplasm

Abstract

Polyorchidism is a rare congenital anomaly of the male genitalia which refers to present an extra testicle; triorchidism is the commonest type. This report describes a case of 25-year-old male presented with testicular swelling and palpable scrotal mass, diagnosed as supernumerary testicle and tubular ectasia of the rete testis. The most common clinical presentation of triorchidism is painless swelling. Associated inguinal hernia or undescended testis is not uncommon findings. Treatment options will vary according to the type, size, number, anatomical location and vasculature.

Keywords

• Triorchidism
• Polyorchidism
• Supernumerary testicle
• A congenital testicular anomaly