2024
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.64103
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Bilateral Inguinal Hernias Masking Cryptorchidism: A Case Report

Iman Moradi,
Paige Finkelstein,
Akil Paturi
et al.

Abstract: This case report discusses the uncommon occurrence of bilateral inguinal hernias masking cryptorchidism in a 47-year-old male, emphasizing the complexities and nuances of diagnosing and managing undescended testes in adults. Cryptorchidism is most often identified and treated during infancy; however, its rare adult manifestation presents significant diagnostic challenges and is fraught with serious implications for fertility and malignancy if left untreated. The subject presented with long-standing bilateral g… Show more

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