Abstract
Testis follows a predictable course during its stepwise descent from its site of origin
in the lumbar region to its final destination in ipsilateral hemi-scrotum. Undesended
(cryptorchid) testis is more prone for neoplastic transformation. Testicular teratoma
is rare relative to ovarian teratoma and occurs rarely prenatally than postnatally.
Teratoma is composed of derivatives of three germ layers. Ultrasound with color Doppler
is the most commonly used modality for assessment of prenatal status. Prenatal diagnosis
of cryptorchid testicular teratoma involves identification of well-defined, complex
solid-cystic lesion with calcifications along the path of testicular descent and absent
testis in ipsilateral hemi-scrotum at 36 weeks of gestation. Complications associated
with cryptorchid testicular teratoma include torsion, hemorrhage, or malignant transformation.
Early diagnosis is important to avoid complications, and hence, ultrasound imaging
features play an important role in diagnosis.
Keywords
Cryptorchid - malignant transformation - teratoma