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Case Reports
. 2008 Oct;90(7):W1-3.
doi: 10.1308/147870808X303119.

Tubular ectasia of the rete testis: a diagnostic dilemma

Rajesh Nair  1 , J Abbaraju, K Rajbabu, F Anjum, S Sriprasad
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Case Reports

Tubular ectasia of the rete testis: a diagnostic dilemma

Rajesh Nair et al. Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2008 Oct.

Abstract

Tubular ectasia of the rete testis is a pathologically benign process with complex and varied aetiology. It must be differentiated from neoplastic disease of the testis clinically with patient age, mode of presentation, tumour marker status and the characteristic ultrasound and Doppler study findings. Awareness and diagnosis of this clinical entity can prevent unnecessary surgical intervention in these patients.

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Figure 1
Figure 1
Longitudinal view of the left hemiscrotum demonstrating a dilated rete testis and multiple, low-reflective cystic tubules.
Figure 2
Figure 2
Longitudinal view of the left hemiscrotum demonstrating cystic changes with absent blood flow within the mediastinum testis on Doppler study.
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