[Cystic ectasia of the rete testis].

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Service d'Imagerie Diagnostique et Interventionnelle, Hôpital d'Instruction des Armées Sainte-Anne, 83800 Toulon Naval, France.

Published: February 2007

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  • 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.
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