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Tubular ectasia of the rete testis: A benign yet unrecognized condition
Chadi Bourimi1,2, Abir El Hamzi3,2, Youssef Abaair1,2
1Departement of Urology A, Hospital Ibn Sina, Rabat, Morocco.
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.
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