Mediastinal Germ Cell Tumor with Testicular Microlithiasis

[Importance of microlithiasis in testicular germ cell tumor ultrasound].

INTRODUCTION Testicular microlithiasis (TM) is an infrequent finding in testicular ultrasound and its clinical importance has not been completely defined. We analyzed the ultrasounds of patients with testicular germ cell tumors in order to analyze the correlation between TM, histological findings and clinical variables. METHODS AND MATERIALS Fifty-seven patients with germ cell tumors and radi...

Hemoptysis in a patient with testicular microlithiasis and a germ cell tumor: a rare combination.

Testicular microlithiasis heralding mixed germ cell tumor of the testis in a boy.

The clinical implications of the association between testicular microlithiasis (TM) and germ cell tumor (GCT) of the testis are still debated since the natural history of incidentally discovered TM has not been defined. Therefore, it is questionable whether TM can be considered as a precursor of malignancy. We are reporting the case of a 9-yr-old boy with a mixed GCT who had presented 3 yr earl...

Re: germ cell tumor in an adolescent with extensive testicular microlithiasis: concerns regarding future management, and re: clinical aspects of testicular microlithiasis in boys: a review.

OBJECTIVE After review of the pediatric literature, we report on the prevalence of testicular microlithiasis and its relation with benign and malign entities. We provide a guideline for the management of boys with testicular microlithiasis. MATERIALS AND METHODS The databases searched were Medline, Web of Science, Embase and the Cochrane Library. Data on the rates of testicular microlithiasis...

Bilateral methachronous testicular germ cell tumor and testicular microlithiasis in a child: Genetic analysis and insights. A case report

OBJECTIVES To report our experience with a case of a child with bilateral testicular micro-lithiasis (TML) who developed bilateral metachronous testicular germ cell tumor (TGCT) and determine the most appropriate follow-up and care management in children with testicular micro calcifications in regards to the theoretical risk of testicular cancer. CASE REPORT A 12 year-old boy was diagnosed wi...