Testicular adrenal rest tumours (TART) are aberrant adrenal
tissue within the testes (1). Although benign, they can lead
to obstruction of the seminiferous tubules and infertility in
patients with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH). We
report six boys who developed TART, a complication of CAH.
Diagnosis was confirmed by ultrasound and testicular vein
sampling of elevated 17-hydroxyprogesterone (17-OHP)
levels. Glucocorticoids dosages were increased 1½-2 folds
to suppress size of the aberrant adrenal tissues. Despite
reductions in 17-OHP, the lesions remained unchanged.
Three patients had testis-sparing surgery to excise the TART
and to preserve normal testicular tissues.