Stefan Zastrow1, Oliver W Hakenberg, Manfred P Wirth. 1. Department of Urology, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Technical University of Dresden, Dresden, Germany. Stefan.Zastrow@uniklinikum-dresden.de
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Testicular microlithiasis is an uncommon condition characterized by calcifications within the seminiferous tubules. The true prevalence in a normal population has not been defined. METHODS: A review of the literature with emphasis on the connection between testicular microlithiasis and testicular malignancy was carried out. RESULTS: Testicular microlithiasis is associated with different testicular pathologies, including testicular cancer. However, a direct causative connection between testicular microlithiasis and testicular pathologies is not supported by the literature. CONCLUSIONS: Patients with testicular microlithiasis should be followed up regularly. Further investigations concerning the etiology of testicular microlithiasis remain to be done. 2005 S. Karger AG, Basel
INTRODUCTION:Testicular microlithiasis is an uncommon condition characterized by calcifications within the seminiferous tubules. The true prevalence in a normal population has not been defined. METHODS: A review of the literature with emphasis on the connection between testicular microlithiasis and testicular malignancy was carried out. RESULTS:Testicular microlithiasis is associated with different testicular pathologies, including testicular cancer. However, a direct causative connection between testicular microlithiasis and testicular pathologies is not supported by the literature. CONCLUSIONS:Patients with testicular microlithiasis should be followed up regularly. Further investigations concerning the etiology of testicular microlithiasis remain to be done. 2005 S. Karger AG, Basel
Authors: Peter J O'Shaughnessy; Ana Monteiro; Guido Verhoeven; Karl De Gendt; Margaret H Abel Journal: Reprod Biol Endocrinol Date: 2009-08-27 Impact factor: 5.211