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[Testicular microlithiasis].
[Testicular microlithiasis].
- Source :
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Annales d'urologie [Ann Urol (Paris)] 1998; Vol. 32 (5), pp. 321-4. - Publication Year :
- 1998
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Abstract
- Testicular microlithiasis is an uncommon condition in which calcified concretions fill the lamina of seminiferous tubules. It has a specific appearance on sonography with diffuse intra testicular echogenic foci without acoustic shadows. Testicular microlithiasis can be associated with various entities and frequently with primary testicular neoplasm. The authors report a new case of testicular microlithiasis diagnosed by sonography in a 14-year-old boy with epididymo-orchitis. Based on a review and discussion of the literature, the authors emphasize the importance of regular and protracted ultrasound follow-up and monitoring of serum tumour markers to allow early detection of primary testicular neoplasm.
- Subjects :
- Adolescent
Anti-Bacterial Agents therapeutic use
Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal therapeutic use
Drug Therapy, Combination
Humans
Lithiasis drug therapy
Male
Testicular Diseases drug therapy
Ultrasonography
Epididymitis complications
Lithiasis diagnostic imaging
Lithiasis etiology
Orchitis complications
Testicular Diseases diagnostic imaging
Testicular Diseases etiology
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- French
- ISSN :
- 0003-4401
- Volume :
- 32
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Annales d'urologie
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 9827206