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Is excision of testicular nubbin necessary in vanishing testis syndrome?

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Retrospective study of 50 children with impalpable testes found that testicular nubbins in vanishing testis syndrome contain no viable germ cells and carry no malignant potential. The authors conclude routine excision of these remnants is unnecessary, challenging traditional surgical practice.

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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Is excision of testicular nubbin necessary in vanishing testis syndrome?. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2018-12-01. https://library.globalcastmd.com/article/799

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