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Pronounced cystic transformation of the Rete testis. MRI appearance.
- Source :
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Investigative radiology [Invest Radiol] 1999 Sep; Vol. 34 (9), pp. 600-3. - Publication Year :
- 1999
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Abstract
- Background: Cystic transformation of the rete testis is a little-known partial or complete obstruction of the spermatozoa-containing secretion of the head of the epididymis. Depending on its severity, either ectasia or a cystic transformation occurs, which spreads to the network of convoluted seminiferous tubules in the mediastinum testis. Findings in contrast-enhanced MRI examinations are characteristic and may help to differentiate this benign entity from malignant neoplasia. The authors present two pronounced cases in different stages, documenting the broad spectrum of possible involvement.
- Subjects :
- Aged
Diagnosis, Differential
Epididymis diagnostic imaging
Epididymis pathology
Epididymis surgery
Humans
Male
Rete Testis diagnostic imaging
Rete Testis surgery
Spermatocele surgery
Testicular Diseases surgery
Ultrasonography
Cell Transformation, Neoplastic pathology
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Rete Testis pathology
Spermatocele diagnosis
Testicular Diseases diagnosis
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0020-9996
- Volume :
- 34
- Issue :
- 9
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Investigative radiology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 10485077
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1097/00004424-199909000-00009