3. Ectopic Testis

Question 1

Alternative name for Ectopic Testis

Answer 1

Deviated testis

Question 2

Common sites of Ectopic Testis

Answer 2

a. Superficial inguinal pouch
b. Perineum.
c. Root of the penis.
d. Femoral triangle.

Question 3

Most common site of Ectopic Testis

Answer 3

Superficial inguinal pouch

Question 4

Superficial inguinal pouch in Common sites of Ectopic Testis

Answer 4

• A pocket formed between the Scarpa’s fascia and the external oblique aponeurosis
• just lateral to external inguinal ring

Question 5

ETIOLOGY of Ectopic Testis

Answer 5

• Lockwood theory

* Traction by sideway gubernaculums

Question 6

Difference between Ectopic inguinal testis and inguinal arrested testis

Answer 6

• Straining

* Pushing of the testis

Question 7

Straining in Ectopic inguinal testis in Difference between Ectopic inguinal testis and inguinal arrested testis

Answer 7

on straining, the testis becomes more

apparent.

Question 8

Straining in inguinal arrested testis in Difference between Ectopic inguinal testis and inguinal arrested testis

Answer 8

on straining, it becomes less apparent.

Due to presence below the muscle

Question 9

Pushing of the testis in Ectopic inguinal testis in Difference between Ectopic inguinal testis and inguinal arrested testis

Answer 9

Testes can be pushed medially but NOT

laterally.

Question 10

Pushing of the testis in inguinal arrested testis in Difference between Ectopic inguinal testis and inguinal arrested testis

Answer 10

Testes can be pushed Laterally but NOT

Medially.

Question 11

Treatment of Ectopic Testis

Answer 11

Orchiopexy is much easier because the testicular vessels and the vas are of optimal length.