PMID: 6103925Jun 1, 1980Paper

Aberrant (ectopic) adrenocortical tissue along the spermatic cord

Journal of Pediatric Surgery
A J MaresM M Feuchtwanger

Abstract

Aberrant adrenocortical tissue along the spermatic cord is a far more common finding than has previously been reported. During a period of 12 consecutive months, 360 children, aged 13 days to 13 yr, underwent 386 operations for common inguinoscrotal pathology at the Soroka Medical Center. In 12 cases ectopic adreno-cortical tissue was found along the spermatic cord, an overall incidence of 3.8%. None was found in females. Considering the group operated upon for undescended testis, in which by nature of the procedure the spermatic cord was dissected throughout its length, the frequency of ectopic adrenal tissue found rose to 9.3%, the highest figure cited for this location. The nature of aberrant adrenocortical tissue is briefly discussed, including its embryology, histology, and clinical implications. It usually appears as an incidental finding during surgery. Its removal is indicated whenever found although no special attempt should be made to search for it.

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