Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Tubular ectasia of the rete testis found in an Angus bull
By Waters, Katelyn et al.·Published in Reproduction in domestic animals = Zuchthygiene·2021·Department of Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Tubular ectasia of the rete testis in an Angus bull.
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Plain-English summary
An 18-month-old Angus bull was brought in for a routine breeding check and was found to be limping. After treatment, his lameness improved, and he passed the breeding soundness exam. However, an ultrasound revealed abnormal areas in his right testicle, leading to a diagnosis of tubular ectasia of the rete testis, a condition affecting the testicular structure. The bull was castrated, and further tests confirmed the diagnosis.
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Abstract
An 18-month-old Angus bull presented to Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine for a routine breeding soundness evaluation and lameness evaluation. He was classified as deferred potential breeder due to a lameness and was donated to the university. Following treatment, the bull's lameness resolved. He passed the breeding soundness examination in accordance with the Society for Theriogenology standards. However, avascular dilated areas at the level of the mediastinum testis of the right testicle were detected via Doppler ultrasonography. A high level of vascularity is routinely seen with neoplasia, such as teratomas. Due to the lack of vascularity, a presumptive diagnosis of tubular ectasia of the rete testis was made. The bull was castrated. The right testicle was submitted for histopathology revealing a definitive diagnosis of tubular ectasia of the rete testis.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34184347/