Testicular Regression Syndrome: a case report

Authors

  • Christiana de Freitas Vinhas Department of Pathology, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo
  • Aloísio Felipe-Silva Anatomic Pathology Service, Hospital Universitário, Universidade de São Paulo
  • Ricardo Frank Coelho da Rocha Department of Surgery, Hospital Universitário, Universidade de São Paulo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4322/acr.%25y.48369

Keywords:

Cryptorchidism, Orchiopexy, Gonadal dysgenesis, 46, XY, Testis, Biopsy

Abstract

Testicular Regression Syndrome (TRS) is defined as the absence or an incomplete development of the testis of varying degrees in 46XY patients with normal external genitalia. The prevalence ranges from 3-20% of cases previously diagnosed as cryptorchidism. We report the case of a 7-year-old boy who underwent surgical exploration with an initial diagnosis of cryptorchidism. Testicular structure was not identified and presumed testicular remnants were sent for histological analysis. The histological sections showed a fibrovascular nodule, structures of the spermatic cord and calcification, supporting the diagnosis of TRS

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Issue

Vol. 2 No. 4 (2012)

Section

Article / Clinical Case Report

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How to Cite

Vinhas, C. de F., Felipe-Silva, A., & Rocha, R. F. C. da. (2012). Testicular Regression Syndrome: a case report. Autopsy and Case Reports, 2(4). https://doi.org/10.4322/acr.%y.48369