Crossed testicular ectopia: Report of six cases

Abstract

Crossed testicular ectopia or transverse testicular ectopia is an extremely rare anomaly characterised by migration of one testis towards the opposite inguinal canal, usually associated with unilateral inguinal hernia. This report describes six cases of crossed ectopic testes, one of the largest series, and with unusual clinical histories.

Key words: Crossed testicular ectopia, transverse testicular ectopia, undescended Testis