Abstract
Background. - Cystic dysplasia of rete testis, a rare abnormality, is often associated with renal agenesis. Case report. - A 5-year-old boy was examined because he presented large scrotum. This was initially considered as hydrocele. Surgery showed a cystic dysplasia of the testis that in this patient was associated with ipsilateral renal agenesis. Conclusion. - This congenital abnormality, explained on the basis of embryological development, has been reported in 15 children. The testis appears cystic at surgical exploration; echography can affirm diagnosis and MRI can give specific features. A conservative attitude is proposed as this lesion is benign. Long- term follow-up is recommended for possible painful effects or growth of the lesion.
Translated title of the contribution | Cystic dysplasia of rete testis with ipsilateral renal agenesis |
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Original language | French |
Pages (from-to) | 416-420 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Archives de Pediatrie |
Volume | 6 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Apr 1999 |
Keywords
- Abnormalities
- Kidney
- Magnetic resonance imaging
- Testis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health