RG Hospitals, Rajouri Garden: Advanced Laparoscopic Management of Rare Persistent Müllerian Duct Syndrome with Bilateral Cryptorchidism and Incidental Germ Cell Neoplasia In Situ (GCNIS) in an Adult Male
Faculty:
Dr. Susheel Kharbanda - (Sr. Consultant – Urology)
PRESENTING / CHIEF COMPLAINTS:
26-year-old male patient presented with:
- Primary infertility
- Bilateral undescended testes
- Complete azoospermia
CLINICAL FINDINGS:
- Persistent Müllerian Duct Syndrome (PMDS)
- Bilateral intra-abdominal undescended testes
- Rudimentary uterus with bilateral Müllerian tubular structures
- Severe testicular atrophy
- Elevated FSH and LH with preserved testosterone levels
- Incidental Germ Cell Neoplasia In Situ (GCNIS) in the left testis
DIAGNOSIS:
- Persistent Müllerian Duct Syndrome (PMDS)
- Bilateral long-standing cryptorchidism
- Severe male-factor infertility with azoospermia
- Left testicular GCNIS
TREATMENT PERFORMED:
- Laparoscopic excision of Müllerian remnants
- Bilateral laparoscopic orchidectomy
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE CASE:
- Successfully managed a rare and challenging congenital condition presenting in adulthood with infertility.
- Laparoscopic exploration revealed a rudimentary uterus with bilateral Müllerian structures associated with bilateral intra-abdominal testes.
- Careful laparoscopic dissection and excision were performed while preserving critical pelvic structures.
- Histopathology unexpectedly revealed GCNIS in the left atrophic intra-abdominal testis, adding an important oncological dimension to the case.
- The case highlights that normal serum tumour markers do not exclude premalignant testicular pathology.
SPECIAL NOTE:
This case highlights Dr. Susheel Kharbanda’s expertise in managing a rare urological condition through Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, with the significant oncological finding of GCNIS.
