Arthrogryposis as a possible mechanism of scrotoschisis acquired in utero |
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Authors: | A Lais P Serventi P Caione F Ferro |
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Institution: | (1) Division of Pediatric Urology, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Rome, Italy;(2) Divisione di Urologia Pediatrica, Ospedale Pediatrico Bambino Gesù, Largo S. Onofrio 4, I-00165 Rome, Italy |
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Abstract: | A congenital defect of the scrotal wall with consequent testicular exstrophy is an exceptional finding. The etiopathogenesis of this defect is debated. We report a newborn male with arthrogryposis who presented with an exstrophied testicle. The association of these two conditions seems to establish a cause-effect relationship mediated by mechanical factors, i.e., in utero compression of the scrotum by the feet. It is likely that a similar mechanism could also be advocated to explain the previous cases reported in the literature. |
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Keywords: | Testis Scrotum Arthrogryposis |
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