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Further exploration revealed a tunica rupture without testicular torsion of the left testis, whereas the histopathological analysis of a nodule excised from the right testis indicated the presence of ovotestis tissues. A second nonemergent surgery preserved the testicular tissues as the ovarian tissue in both gonads was excised. After 22 months of follow-up, the patient\u2019s testes produced normal testosterone levels sustained over time without any exogenous supplementation. 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