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Tubular ectasia of the rete testis: A benign yet unrecognized condition

Authors :
Chadi Bourimi
Abir El Hamzi
Youssef Abaair
Khalid Mzouri
Imad Boualaoui
Ahmed Ibrahimi
Hachem El Sayegh
Yassine Nouini
Source :
Urology Case Reports, Vol 54, Iss , Pp 102732- (2024)
Publication Year :
2024
Publisher :
Elsevier, 2024.

Abstract

Tubular ectasia of the rete testis (TERT) presents as multiple cystic structures within the rete testis, often incidentally detected on ultrasound as echo-free intratesticular cystic lesions. Despite its benign nature, assessing testicular cystic lesions can sometimes be challenging. The primary importance of identifying this uncommon condition lies in its distinction from cystic testicular malignancies and thus avoiding further radical procedures. We report an instance of TERT within the right testis discovered incidentally in a patient with a medical background of epididymitis, presenting for management of left testis cryptorchidism, and bilateral inguinal hernia.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
22144420
Volume :
54
Issue :
102732-
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Urology Case Reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.056bfcfcf6754ed7b669991276cc1e31
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eucr.2024.102732