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testicular hydatid of Morgagni
Thursday 19 June 2008
Definition: Remnant of Mullerian duct (or paramesonephric duct).
Testicular hydatid of Morgagni is attached to tunica albuginea at upper testicular pole. It is present in 90% of males.
Synopsis
round/oval shape
size: 1-10 mm
pedunculated
columnar epithelium with vascular fibrous core with smooth muscle cells
glandular-like structures due to surface invaginations
Complications
It may undergo hemorrhagic infarction from twisting on its pedicle.
See also
testicular structures
testicular anomalies