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Identification of a Severely Atrophic Testicle During Castration of a Horse: A Case Report
Author(s) -
MARTIN G. S.,
ARCHER R. M.,
CHO D. Y.
Publication year - 1985
Publication title -
veterinary surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.652
H-Index - 79
eISSN - 1532-950X
pISSN - 0161-3499
DOI - 10.1111/j.1532-950x.1985.tb00861.x
Subject(s) - medicine , testicle , scrotum , epididymis , inguinal canal , abdomen , anatomy , surgery , sperm , andrology , inguinal hernia , hernia
Tissue considered to be testicle was removed from the scrotum of a horse considered previously to be cryptorchid. Close anatomical inspection after emasculation revealed the presence of the vas deferens, intact epididymis, pampiniform plexus, and a severely atrophic testicle. Histologic examination of the tissue confirmed the presence of an atrophic testicle. Accurate anatomic identification at the time of surgery prevented the need for exploration of the inguinal canal or abdomen.