Cystic dysplasia of the rete testis: Case report

Meirás, F. Cabrera; Fraile, Andrés Gómez; Ruiz, G. Duque; Tomas, I. Eraña; Robinot, D. Coca; Bramtot, A. Aransay

doi:10.1016/j.jpurol.2009.04.003

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“…In case of cystic lymphangioma, a complex multilocular, septated cystic mass without perfusion is demonstrated at US [13]. Neoplasia should be suspected if the scrotal mass appears to be solid, with dishomogeneous echotexture or high, irregular vascular pattern [16].…”

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Spontaneous regression of cystic dysplasia of the rete testis in an 18-month-old boy: the key role of ultrasonography

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Cystic dysplasia of the rete testis (CDT) is a rare cause of scrotal swelling in children. It is a congenital disorder and it can be associated with other genitourinary abnormalities. At present, there is no clear consensus on treatment. Surgical approach has traditionally been the treatment of choice, while, more recently, conservative approach has been applied, justified by the benign nature of the lesion and after few cases of spontaneous regression have been documented. Ultrasonography, supported by negative tumor markers, plays a key role in the diagnostic work up and during observational follow-up. We report a further case of spontaneous regression of suspected CDT in an 18-month-old boy, who has been followed with clinic and ultrasonographic checks.

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Spontaneous regression of cystic dysplasia of the rete testis in an 18-month-old boy: the key role of ultrasonography

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“…In addition, small hyperechoic foci appear at the interface between the walls of the distal cysts and the adjacent parenchyma. Clinically, the differential diagnosis includes all cystic testicular lesions, mainly of the prepubertal testis, such as epidermoid cysts, cystic teratomas, juvenile granulosa cell tumors, testicular lymphangiectasia ( vide infra ), simple cysts of the testis, and posttorsion cystic degeneration of the testis [4,16,17]. The combination of intratesticular cystic lesions on ultrasound; normal levels of α-fetoprotein, lactate dehydrogenase, and human chorionic gonadotropin β (hCGβ); and ipsilateral mesonephric anomalies is highly suggestive of cystic dysplasia of the rete testis [18,19].…”

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Perspectives in Pediatric Pathology, Chapter 11. Testicular Pathology of Hamartomatous Origin

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The term hamartoma was coined by Albrecht in 1904 from the Greek mart-ánv, to go wrong [1]. Hamartoma is currently used to name nonneoplastic lesions composed of disorganized tissue indigenous to the site where it is found. In the testis, this refers to abnormal/excessive development of structures that usually form part of the gonadal parenchyma, epididymis, or spermatic cord. We include the following as hamartomatous lesions of the testis and sperm excretory ducts: cystic dysplasia of the rete testis, rete testis hamartomas, fetal gonadoblastoid testicular dysplasia (FGTD), Sertoli cell nodules, tubular hamartomas, congenital testicular and epididymal lymphangiectasis, and smooth muscle hyperplasia of paratesticular structures. These hamartomas are always benign, but their importance resides in their association with specific disorders, or as markers of complex syndromes.

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