Urol. praxi. 2019;20(2):89-91 [Pediatr. praxi 2018; 19(1): 51-53]
Bilateral testicular microlithiasis in a child with unilateral inguinal testicular retention
- 1 Ústav molekulární a translační medicíny LF UP Olomouc
- 2 Dětská klinika LF UP a FN v Olomouci
- 3 Radiologická klinika LF UP a FN v Olomouci
Testicular microlithiasis (TM) is a rare benign condition with presence of multiple small hyperechogenic microcalcifications in
the seminiferous tubules. Though the aetiology is unknown, TM has been described in association with a variety of urological
conditions. We report the clinico-radiological features of a 11-year-old boy with bilateral testicular microlithiasis who underwent
orchidopexy for left inguinal undescended testis. TM was diagnosed a few days after operation. Family history was negative on
testicular cancer, genital abnormalities and subfertiltiy.
Keywords: testicular microlithiasis, pediatric age, inguinal cryptorchidism, ultrasonography, orchidopexy
Published: May 17, 2019 Show citation
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