Cystadenoma of the rete testis
Last revised by Jeremy Jones on 20 Sep 2021
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Morgan M, Bell D, Cystadenoma of the rete testis. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 27 Apr 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-33263
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5 Jan 2015,
Matt A. Morgan ◉
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20 Sep 2021,
Jeremy Jones ◉
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- Sertoliform cystadenoma
Cystadenoma of the rete testis is a rare cystic testicular tumour. It does not have specific imaging features, but may be suggested in the differential of a large multiloculated cystic tumour involving the testis. It cannot be radiologically differentiated from cystadenocarcinoma.
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Epidemiology
Reported in patients aged 26-66 years old. No known risk factors.
Pathology
Histologically, some cystadenoma variants may resemble Sertoli cells, and have been termed "sertoliform cystadenomas".
Radiographic features
Ultrasound
- multilocular cystic tumour
- may extend from the intratesticular mediastinum testis into the extratesticular space
- solid nodular components are possible, but uncommon
Treatment and prognosis
Surgical excision is usually the treatment of choice. Recurrence is possible, so post surgical follow up is usually necessary.
Differential diagnosis
- cystadenocarcinoma of the rete testis: indistinguishable from cystadenoma
- dilatation of the rete testis
- epididymal cysts
- intratesticular varicocele: demonstrates colour Doppler flow
References
- 1. Gabriel H, Marko J, Nikolaidis P. Cystadenoma of the rete testis: sonographic appearance. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2007;189 (2): W67-9. doi:10.2214/AJR.05.0949 - Pubmed citation
- 2. Bremmer F, Schweyer S, Behnes CL et-al. Sertoliform cystadenoma: a rare benign tumour of the rete testis. Diagn Pathol. 2013;8 (1): 23. doi:10.1186/1746-1596-8-23 - Free text at pubmed - Pubmed citation
- 3. Rubenstein RA, Dogra VS, Seftel AD et-al. Benign intrascrotal lesions. J. Urol. 2004;171 (5): 1765-72. doi:10.1097/01.ju.0000123083.98845.88 - Pubmed citation
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