An unusual spermatic cord-like structure was observed connecting the liver and right testis in a 3-month-old boy who was undergoing right inguinal hernia repair. The hepatic tissue was present along the entire length of this structure.
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The fusion of gonadal structures with internal organs is very rare. The close proximity between the left gonad and spleen during embryogenesis may result in splenogonadal fusion (SGF). Moreover, the trapping of hepatocyte-destined mesenchyme cells in gonads is defined as hepatogonadal fusion (HGF).
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Department of Pediatric Surgery, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Rome, Italy.
Fusion of the testis with adrenal remnants is a relatively common incidental finding during orchidopexy. Splenogonadal fusion has been described in several cases. Herein the authors report a case of hepatogonadal fusion.
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