Hidden Testes, Hidden Problems: A Rare Intersection of Bilateral Cryptorchidism and Renal Anomalies in a Cat

Authors : Mustafa Yiğit Nizam, Bülent Bülbül, Murat Selcuk

Pages : 48-52

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Publication Date : 2025-01-22

Article Type : Other Papers

Abstract :Cryptorchidism is a common reproductive disorder in cats, characterized by the failure of testes to descend into the scrotum during embryonic development. This condition is often linked to genetic and embryological factors and frequently coexists with renal anomalies due to the shared developmental origins of the testes and kidneys. This report presents a rare case of bilateral cryptorchidism in a 6-year-old male cat, complicated by renal morphological abnormalities. Diagnostic imaging, including ultrasonography and contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT), revealed ectopic kidneys and abdominally retained testes. Hormonal analysis confirmed reduced testosterone levels (<20 ng/dL), supporting the diagnosis. Surgical removal of the retained right testis was performed successfully, though the left testis could not be identified, likely due to involution or atrophy. This case underscores the importance of preoperative imaging and multidisciplinary evaluation in managing cryptorchidism cases, particularly when renal anomalies are involved, highlighting the embryological connections between these conditions.
Keywords : Bilateral kriptorşidizm, kriptorşidizm, diagnostik görüntüleme, renal anomali, ürogenital gelişim