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[Testicular microlithiasis].

[Testicular microlithiasis].

Authors :
Said M
Braham R
Atallah R
el Kamel R
Jeddi M
Mosbah AF
Source :
Annales d'urologie [Ann Urol (Paris)] 1998; Vol. 32 (5), pp. 321-4.
Publication Year :
1998

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.

Details

Language :
French
ISSN :
0003-4401
Volume :
32
Issue :
5
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Annales d'urologie
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9827206