Intrascrotal Extratesticular Neurofibroma as a Possible Cause of Failed Descent in Ipsilateral Testis

Soyer T., Vargel I., Ayva S., Cavusoglu T., Cesur O., Bulbul S., ...More

INDIAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS, vol.79, no.1, pp.117-119, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 79 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s12098-011-0473-2
  • Journal Name: INDIAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.117-119
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Intrascrotal extratesticular neurofibromas (IEN) often originate from genitofemoral nerve (GFN) and present as a paratesticular mass. Synchronous presence of IEN and undescended testis has not been reported previously. A 12-year-old boy with neurocutaneous syndrome and congenital giant melanocytic nevi along with IEN and ipsilateral undescended testis is presented, to discuss the underlying pathophysiology of failed testicular descent in the presence of IEN.