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Suprainguinal ectopic scrotum: a case report

  • By

  • Xiaozhu Chen

  • Weiwu Pan

  • Weite Qian

  • Liguang Xia

  • May 8, 2026

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    Ectopic scrotum is a congenital anomaly diagnosed primarily in infancy, with the suprainguinal variant being the most common.

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    A case of a 1-year-old boy with suprainguinal ectopic scrotum and a solitary kidney was successfully treated with one-stage scrotoplasty and testicular repositioning.

  • 3

    The surgical procedure involved careful dissection and repositioning of the testis, achieving a satisfactory cosmetic outcome and normal testicular development.

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    Ectopic scrotum may be associated with other congenital anomalies, with approximately 70% of cases linked to ipsilateral upper tract anomalies.

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    Timely surgical intervention is crucial for ectopic scrotum to prevent adverse effects on testicular development and ensure optimal outcomes.

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Suprainguinal ectopic scrotum: a case report

  • by Xiaozhu Chen, Weiwu Pan, Weite Qian, Liguang Xia

  • May 8, 2026

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