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The exploratory laparotomy was performed and revealed a mass in the right undescended testis and M\u00fcllerian duct structures.<\/jats:p>\n              <\/jats:sec><jats:sec>\n                <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                <jats:p>For patients with cryptorchidism and inguinal hernia, the persistent M\u00fcllerian duct syndrome should be considered, and radiological evaluation of the genitourinary system is recommended for early diagnosis of persistent M\u00fcllerian duct syndrome. 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