Case Report

Cystic Dysplasia of the Testis with Terminal Ureterectasis and Renal Absence: Evidence of Involution of a Dysplastic Kidney?

Authors: Joseph L. Cottone Jr., MD, John F. Redman, MD

Abstract

Cystic dysplasia of the testis is a rare congenital anomaly, only 29 cases having been previously reported. We report a case of cystic dysplasia of the testis and absent ipsilateral kidney, but an ipsilateral ectatic terminal ureter, suggesting involution of a dysplastic kidney as a reason for the apparent renal agenesis.

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