Ces Urol 2026, 30(2):88-91 | DOI: 10.48095/cccu2026013
Rare occurrence of rete testis adenocarcinoma
- 1 Urologie, Krajská nemocnice Liberec, a.s.
- 2 Patologie, Centrum PATOS, Krajská nemocnice Liberec, a.s.
- 3 Urologická klinika LF UK a FN Hradec Králové
In the form of a case report, we present the occurrence of an aggressive, early-metastasizing, rare type of testicular tumor, including its poor prognosis. Due to the rarity of the disease and its rapid progression, the etiology, pathological features and options for targeted therapy are not yet fully understood and discovered.
Keywords: adenocarcinoma of the rete testis – nongerm cell tumors
Received: February 11, 2026; Revised: April 5, 2026; Accepted: May 13, 2026; Prepublished online: June 19, 2026; Published: June 22, 2026
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