Testis near the anterior superior iliac spine [Figure 1] into the anterior abdominal wall [Figure 2] is the rarest site of ectopic testis.[1,2] Good clinical examination, thorough workup, and informed intraoperative decision are required to manage such cases. Such cases have an excellent prognosis.
Figure 1.
Skin marking showing palpable testis near the left anterior superior iliac spine
Figure 2.
Course of the cord structures seen to be exiting the superficial inguinal ring as shown by black arrow. Blue star marks the testis after being mobilized from its ectopic location near the left anterior superior iliac spine
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