A Case of Transverse Testicular Ectopia with Incomplete Regression of Mullerian Duct / 대한비뇨기과학회지

Transverse testicular ectopia is a rare anomaly in which both testes descend through one inguinal canal and are in the same side of the scrotum. A case report of transverse testicular ectopia with incomplete regression of Mullerian duct in a 11 months old boy is detailed with a brief review of literature.

Histologic findings of Cryptorchid Testis according to Age and Location / 대한비뇨기과학회지

A study on the histologic findings of cryptorchid testis according to age and location of testis was performed on 36 patients who were undergone orchiectomy or testicular biopsy among 128 cases of cryptorchidism in the Department of Urology, Chungnam National University Hospital, from January. 1984 to September, 1989. The results were as followings : 1. The age distribution of 128 patients was ranged from 2 to 30 years, and the age group of 6 to 10 years was most commonly seen(37 case, 28.9% ). Bilaterality was 17.2% (22 cases), and the ratio of right to left was 1.7:1. 2. The mean count of spermatogonia per tubule was decreased with aging in the group above the external inguinal ring, but not in the group below the external inguinal ring. 3. The mean tubular diameter of the seminiferous tubule was more increased with aging in the group below the external inguinal ring than in the group above the external inguinal ring, but smaller than normal control. 4. The thickness of basement membrane of the seminiferous tubule was more increased with aging in the group above the external inguinal ring than in the group below the external inguinal ring. 5. The mean tubular fertility index was decreased with aging in the group above the external inguinal ring, but not in the group below the external inguinal ring. From the above results, it was suggested that the cryptorchid testis would be undergone to the progressive degenerative histologic changes with aging, so our attention should be directed to early treatment at least before 2 years of age.

Two Cases of Functioning Adrenocortical Adenoma / 대한비뇨기과학회지

Adrenocortical adenomas are relatively rare tumor in retroperitoneum, and most cases are nonfunctioning tumors. Recently, we experienced two cases of functioning Adrenocortical adenomas giving rise to adrenogenital syndrome and Cushing's syndrome.

A Case of Retroperitoneal Teratoma / 대한비뇨기과학회지

Retroperitoneal teratoma is a rare congenital neoplasm derived from three germ layers and generally recognized as a disease of childhood. Those who were not operated on did not fare any better. The mortality from the disease was virtually 100%. Recently, we experienced a case of retroperitoneal teratoma.