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Undescended Testis in a Zambian Cadaver: A Cadaveric Case Report With Anatomical and Clinical Correlation

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Undescended testis (UDT) (cryptorchidism) is the most common congenital anomaly of male genital development. While typically identified and managed in infancy, persistence into adulthood is rare and infrequently documented through anatomical studies, particularly in African populations. During routine undergraduate anatomical dissection at Texila American University, Lusaka, an embalmed adult male cadaver was examined. Detailed dissection of the inguinal canal and scrotal contents revealed a true right-sided undescended testis located within the inguinal canal. The testis was morphologically intact and supplied by normally arranged testicular vessels, vas deferens, and pampiniform plexus. No evidence of testicular atrophy, fibrosis, malignancy, or prior surgical intervention was identified. The contralateral testis was normally positioned within the scrotum. This cadaveric case report documents a rare adult presentation of persistent unilateral inguinal cryptorchidism in a Zambian male. The finding highlights the anatomical and clinical significance of undiagnosed cryptorchidism and underscores the importance of early detection and timely surgical intervention to prevent long-term complications.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.103508