Testicular Regression Syndrome: a case report

Ano: 2012 | Volume: 2 | Número: 4

Autores: C. F. Vinhas, A. Felipe-Silva, R. F. C. Rocha

Palavras-chave: cryptorchidism, orchiopexy, gonadal dysgenesis 46 XY, testis, biopsy.

Resumo Inglês:

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.