title: Tubular ectasia of the rete testis: an ultrasound diagnosis.
abstract: Tubular ectasia of the rete testis is a rare benign entity that is often associated with some degree of obstruction at the epididymal level, either post-traumatic or postinfectious in nature. Its characteristic ultrasound findings have been well described in the radiologic literature. We report 6 cases of dilated rete testis diagnosed by ultrasound at our hospital over a 2-year period. Recognition of tubular ectasia by ultrasound, in the appropriate clinical setting, may eliminate unnecessary testicular biopsy or orchiectomy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, New York.
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Colangelo
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Fried
authors.forename: L M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Hyacinthe
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Fracchia
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D004108:Dilatation, Pathologic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012152:Rete Testis / Q000601:surgery*; D013733:Testicular Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014463:Ultrasonography