Testicular Microlithiasis: Clinical Features in 18 Cases / 대한남성과학회지
Korean Journal of Andrology
;
: 148-152, 2002.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-46578
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
Testicular microlithiasis (TM) is an uncommon benign condition characterized by calcium deposits in the lumen of the seminiferous tubules. It may be associated with testicular malignancies and infertility. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
We performed a retrospective review of clinical charts and scrotal ultrasound findings of 18 patients who were found to have TM. Scrotal ultrasound scans were performed using 5- to 10-mHz high-resolution transducers. The indication for ultrasonography was an abnormal scrotal examination.RESULTS:
The mean age at presentation was 39.9 years (range 14 to 70 years). Most (15; 83.3%) of the patients had bilateral TM. There were no differences in the sonographic patterns and appearance according to patient age. A third of the patients (7; 38.9%) had benign epididymal lesions. Two with bilateral TM had unilateral testicular malignancy. A varicocele was identified in two men, who demonstrated normal semen parameters. A 16-year-old boy showed no interval sonographic changes at 1-year follow-up.CONCLUSIONS:
Testicular microlithiasis usually affects both testes. The association between TM and progres sion of cancer is unclear.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Semen
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Seminiferous Tubules
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Testis
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Transducers
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Varicocele
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Calcium
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Retrospective Studies
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Follow-Up Studies
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Ultrasonography
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Infertility
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Adolescent
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Andrology
Year:
2002
Type:
Article
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