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Published in: Diagnostic Pathology 1/2013

Open Access 01-12-2013 | Case Report

A case of adenocarcinoma of the rete testis accompanied by focal adenomatous hyperplasia

Authors: Xu-Yong Lin, Juan-Han Yu, Hong-Tao Xu, Liang Wang, Chui-Feng Fan, Yang Liu, En-Hua Wang

Published in: Diagnostic Pathology | Issue 1/2013

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Abstract

Abstract

Adenocarcinoma of the rete testis is very rare. There is still little knowledge about its etiology and pathogenesis. Herein, we present a case of rete testis adenocarcinoma in a 36-year-old Chinese male. The tumor was predominantly composed of irregular small tubules and papillary structures with cuboidal or polygonal cells. In peripheral area of the tumor, the remaining normal rete testis and adenomatous hyperplasia of the rete testis could also be seen, indicating the possible relationship between adenomatous hyperplasia and adenocarcinoma. In addition, the patient underwent a left hydrocelectomy because of the existence of hydrocele 3 years ago. But, it is unclear whether hydrocele and hydrocelectomy is its cause or just the early clinical presentation of the adenocarcinoma.

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Metadata
Title
A case of adenocarcinoma of the rete testis accompanied by focal adenomatous hyperplasia
Authors
Xu-Yong Lin
Juan-Han Yu
Hong-Tao Xu
Liang Wang
Chui-Feng Fan
Yang Liu
En-Hua Wang
Publication date
01-12-2013
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Diagnostic Pathology / Issue 1/2013
Electronic ISSN: 1746-1596
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1746-1596-8-105

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