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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.
Article 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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