Familial crossed testicular ectopia: Insights from three sibling cases

Abstract

Crossed testicular ectopia is a rare form of urogenital anomalies in which both testes are migrated and descend through a single inguinal canal, one or both testes may be ectopic in the abdomen, the inguinal region or descent to the hemi-scrotum with empty contralateral hemi-scrotum. We report a rare case series of crossed testicular ectopia in three siblings, highlighting the importance of early recognition and treatment of this congenital anomaly. Diagnostic laproscopy and surgical exploration confirmed the diagnosis of crossed testicular ectopia . The patients underwent successful surgical correction, and follow-up showed no complications. This case series suggests a possible genetic component to the etiology of crossed testicular ectopia and emphasizes the need for clinicians to consider this rare condition in patients with abnormal testicular descent.