Publications by authors named "Abir El Hamzi"
Article Synopsis
- Tubular ectasia of the rete testis (TERT) is a benign condition characterized by multiple cysts within the testis, often found incidentally during ultrasound examinations.
- Although TERT is generally harmless, distinguishing it from testicular tumors is crucial to prevent unnecessary surgical interventions.
- An example case is presented of a patient who was found to have TERT in the right testis while being treated for other conditions, including cryptorchidism and hernias.
Around 5% of plasma cell neoplasias are solitary plasmacytomas, a tumor that is fairly rare. The presence of a localized tumor composed of monoclonal plasma cells that are the same as those found in multiple myeloma and the absence of symptoms that would suggest a disseminated form are used to establish the diagnosis. The thoracolumbar spine is the area most affected.
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