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ArticleUrology case reports2025

Cystic dysplasia of the rete testis: A rare mimicker of malignancy in pediatric patients.

Joud Boutaleb, Belkouchi Lina, Riache Hafsa, Loubaris Sarah, Benomar Chaimae, Rouas Lamiae, Allali Nazik, Chat Latifa, El Haddad Siham

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Joud BoutalebDepartment of Radiology, Children hospital of Rabat, Ibn Sina University Hospital, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco.
Belkouchi LinaDepartment of Radiology, Children hospital of Rabat, Ibn Sina University Hospital, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco.
Riache HafsaDepartment of Radiology, Children hospital of Rabat, Ibn Sina University Hospital, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco.
Loubaris SarahDepartment of Radiology, Children hospital of Rabat, Ibn Sina University Hospital, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco.
Benomar ChaimaeIbn Sina University Hospital center, Anatomopathology pediatric department, Rabat, Morocco.
Rouas LamiaeIbn Sina University Hospital center, Anatomopathology pediatric department, Rabat, Morocco.
Allali NazikDepartment of Radiology, Children hospital of Rabat, Ibn Sina University Hospital, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco.
Chat LatifaDepartment of Radiology, Children hospital of Rabat, Ibn Sina University Hospital, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco.
El Haddad SihamDepartment of Radiology, Children hospital of Rabat, Ibn Sina University Hospital, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco.

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Abstract

Cystic dysplasia of the rete testis is a rare congenital condition, commonly affecting children, and often presents as a painless scrotal swelling or testicular mass resembling malignancy. Frequently linked with genitourinary anomalies like ipsilateral renal agenesis or dysplasia. We report 14-year-old boy with progressive left scrotal swelling since early childhood. Imaging studies revealed cystic loculations displacing the testicular parenchyma, with normal tumor markers. A left orchidectomy was performed due to extensive lesion and complete parenchymal displacement, with histopathology confirming CDT. This case highlights the role of advanced imaging in accurate diagnosis and the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in management.

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