Rete tubular ectasia

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Rete tubular ectasia is a benign condition, usually found in older men, involving numerous small tubular cystic structures within the rete testis.

[edit] Epidemiology

Obstruction may be the common underlying factor.

[edit] Diagnosis

The condition can be detected with sonography. It is commonly associated with epididymal abnormalities, such as spermatocele, epididymal cyst, and epididymitis. The condition shares a common location with cystic dysplasia of the testis and intratesticular cysts.

[edit] Treatment

Typically none is required.