AI Article Synopsis
- A newborn had a large indirect inguinal hernia that resulted in a significant mass near the scrotum.
- The right side of the scrotum was empty, and the ectopic testicle was located in the perineum, near the anus.
- This case is notable as it is the first documented instance of a parascrotal inguinal hernia occurring simultaneously with an ectopic testicle at the time of birth.
Article Abstract
A giant indirect inguinal hernia leading to a huge parascrotal mass in a newborn is described. The right scrotum was empty and the ectopic testicle was found in the perineum, close to the anus. To our knowledge this is the first report of the presence at delivery of a parascrotal inguinal hernia in combination with an ectopic testicle.
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