Testicular adrenal rest tumour
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Testicular adrenal rest tumour, abbreviated TART, is a rare tumour associated with increased ACTH, typically seen in the context of congenital adrenal hyperplasia.[1]
General
- Very rare.
Clinical:
- Serum ACTH elevated.
Microscopic
Features:
- Nests of eosinophilic cells interspersed with thin bands of fibrous tissue.
- Mild (endocrine) nuclear atypia.
DDx:
- Leydig cell tumour - history different.
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See also
References
- ↑ Olpin, JD.; Witt, B. (Feb 2014). "Testicular adrenal rest tumors in a patient with congenital adrenal hyperplasia.". J Radiol Case Rep 8 (2): 46-53. doi:10.3941/jrcr.v8i2.1489. PMID 24967019.