posted on 2024-09-06, 05:33authored byD. Ndlovu, A.P. Danso
Tubular ectasia of the rete testis (TERT) is a rare benign condition of the testis due to dilatation of the tubules of the rete testis. It must be differentiated from neoplastic disease of the testis clinically by patient's age, mode of presentation, tumour marker status and characteristic Ultrasound and Colour Doppler findings.1 Awareness and diagnosis of TERT should prevent unnecessary surgical intervention such as orchidectomy or biopsy. We report a case of severe bilateral tubular ectasia of the rete testis associated with azoospermia and review the relevant literature. This association has not been reported before in the literature to the best of our knowledge.
A research article on a rare form of benign condition of the testis due to dilatation of the tubules of the male reproductive organ.
History
Publisher
Faculty of Medicine, Central African Journal of Medicine (CAJM), University of Zimbabwe (UZ)
Citation
Ndlovu, D. and Danso, A.P. (2010) Tubular ectasia of the rete testis associated with azoospermia: a case report, Central African Journal of Medicine, vol. 56, nos. 1/4, pp. 14-17. Harare: CAJM.