Adenocarcinoma of the rete testis

Adenocarcinoma of the rete testis is a rare tumor. Histologic diagnosis is difficult, and in the past the tumor may have been incorrectly identified in a number of cases, leading to misleading information on the nature and behavior of this neoplasm. We present the case of a 39-year-old man with a lo...

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Published in:World journal of urology 1996, Vol.14 (6), p.397-400
Main Authors: GLAZIER, D. B, VATES, T. S, CUMMINGS, K. B, ANTOUN, S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adenocarcinoma - diagnostic imaging
Adenocarcinoma - pathology
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Gynecology. Andrology. Obstetrics
Humans
Male
Male genital diseases
Medical sciences
Rete Testis
Testicular Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Testicular Neoplasms - pathology
Tumors
Ultrasonography
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Summary:Adenocarcinoma of the rete testis is a rare tumor. Histologic diagnosis is difficult, and in the past the tumor may have been incorrectly identified in a number of cases, leading to misleading information on the nature and behavior of this neoplasm. We present the case of a 39-year-old man with a long history of a small left hydrocele, who was lost to follow-up and presented again 2 years later with testicular discomfort. Sonographic findings were consistent with a testicular tumor. Histology confirmed low-grade adenocarcinoma of the rete testis, the first reported tumor of this grade. Previously reported cases of rete testis carcinoma are reviewed.
ISSN:0724-4983
1433-8726
DOI:10.1007/BF00183123