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Computed tomography revealed a 58x37mm mass with a tissue density of 47HU, demonstrating vigorous enhancement following contrast administration and displaying well-defined margins with the left testicle. It was noted to be growing vertically in the left inguinal canal and to be continuous with the lower pole of the native spleen. The patient underwent laparoscopic surgery to remove the splenic tail in the abdomen and to separate the scrotal spleen from the left testicle through the left inguinal tract. The histopathological examination confirmed the presence of splenic tissue.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Discussion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>SGF is often diagnosed incidentally during exploration or surgery for scrotal swelling or mass, cryptorchidism, or inguinal hernia in young patients. It is important to be aware of this condition to avoid unnecessary radical orchiectomy.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Diagnosing the SGF preoperatively can be challenging. However, a combination of imaging modalities and negative tests for alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), and beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (b-HCG) can aid in making an initial diagnosis. The use of laparoscopic surgery can further improve the diagnostic process, allowing clinicians to accurately diagnose SGF and make well-informed treatment decisions.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Highlights<\/jats:title>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1016\/j.ijscr.2023.109006","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2023,11,4]],"date-time":"2023-11-04T04:53:52Z","timestamp":1699073632000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1097\/lww.0000000000001000","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":4,"title":["The continuous type of splenogonadal fusion"],"prefix":"10.1097","volume":"112","author":[{"given":"Quang","family":"Nguyen","sequence":"first","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Duy Khanh","family":"Nguyen","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Huu Thao","family":"Nguyen","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Xuan Truong","family":"Bui","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]}],"member":"276","reference":[{"key":"R1-91-20260316","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"332","DOI":"10.1016\/j.juro.2010.04.013","article-title":"Splenogonadal fusion","volume":"184","author":"Lin,","year":"2010","journal-title":"J. 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