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Published in: Pediatric Radiology 10/2011

01-10-2011 | Case Report

Cystic dysplasia of the testis: spontaneous regression

Authors: Matthew Butler, Sabah Servaes, Richard Bellah

Published in: Pediatric Radiology | Issue 10/2011

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Abstract

Cystic dysplasia of the testis is a rare disorder, characterized by irregular cystic spaces within the mediastinum or rete testis. Ipsilateral renal defects are seen in many patients with cystic dysplasia of the testis. Although cystic dysplasia of the testis is considered a benign lesion, it has typically been treated with orchiectomy. We report a child with cystic dysplasia of the testis in whom spontaneous regression of the US findings occurred. This suggests that conservative management, through regular observation with US, may be the more desirable initial course of treatment for patients with this disorder.
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Metadata
Title
Cystic dysplasia of the testis: spontaneous regression
Authors
Matthew Butler
Sabah Servaes
Richard Bellah
Publication date
01-10-2011
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Pediatric Radiology / Issue 10/2011
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-011-2014-6

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