Cystic Dysplasia of the Rete Testis: Case Report and Systematic Review of the Literature

Frontiers in Pediatrics

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Giorgia Contini¹  Simone Frediani¹  Valerio Pardi¹  Francesca Diomedi-Camassei²  Alessandro Inserra¹ 

[1] General and Thoracic Pediatric Surgery Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico;Pathology Unit, Department of Laboratories, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico

关键词: CDRT;    cystic dysplasia;    rete testis;    testicle;    children;    testicular mass;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fped.2022.898038

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

Cystic dysplasia of the rete testis (CDRT) is a rare cause of testicular masses in children. The pathogenesis of this malformation remains unclear. It is often associated with other genitourinary anomalies, commonly presenting as agenesis or dysplasia of the ipsilateral kidney. A case involving a 9-year-old boy with a testicular lesion and ipsilateral renal agenesis, who was diagnosed with CDRT after histological examination, is reported. In addition, a systematic review of the literature was performed to better understand this pathology to design the most appropriate treatment and follow-up strategy for patients with CDRT.

【 授权许可】

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