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Lisieux Eyer de Jesus1, Felipe Maciel1, Andrea Lima C Monnerat2, Marcia Antunes Fernandes2, Samuel Dekermache3.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To discuss the relationship between testicular microlithiasis and testis tumors in children and to consider the chances of testis preserving surgery in specific cases. CASE DESCRIPTION: Pre-adolescent presenting testicular microlithiasis and a larger left testis, corresponding to a cystic testicular tumor. The tumor was excised, with ipsilateral testis preservation. Histology diagnosed a testis dermoid tumor. COMMENTS: The relationship between testis tumors and testicular microlithiasis is ill defined in children. Pediatric urologists need to develop specific follow-up protocols for pre-pubertal children.Entities:
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Year: 2013 PMID: 24473964 PMCID: PMC4183048 DOI: 10.1590/S0103-05822013000400021
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Rev Paul Pediatr ISSN: 0103-0582
Figure 1Ultrasonography aspect of the testes
Figure 2Testis exposed; (2) Tumor exposed; (3 and 4) Macroscopic aspect of the tumor; (5) Testis reconstructed
Malignant tumors diagnosed during follow up for testicular microlithiasis in children (=8 years old o patients)
Figura 1Aspecto ultrassonográfico dos testículos
Figura 2(1) Testículo exposto; (2) tumor exposto; (3 e 4) aspecto macroscópico do tumor; (5) testículo reconstruído
Tumores malignos diagnosticados durante o seguimento para microlitíase testicular em crianças