Testicular microlithiasis in two boys with a chromosomal abnormality

Testicular microlithiasis in two boys with a chromosomal abnormality

A nine and 13-year-old boy, previously diagnosed with 18q syndrome and an 11q deletion, respectively were diagnosed with testicular microlithiasis (TM). Both cases demonstrate that TM occurs in patients with various chromosomal abnormalities.

Chromosomal Abnormality in Men with Impaired Spermatogenesis

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...

Testicular microlithiasis in boys and young men with congenital or acquired undescended (ascending) testis.

PURPOSE We assessed the prevalence of testicular microlithiasis by ultrasound in boys and young men with congenital or acquired undescended (ascending) testis. MATERIALS AND METHODS During followup for testicular growth patients with congenital or acquired undescended (ascending) testis were also screened by ultrasound for testicular microlithiasis, which was defined as echogenic foci without...

Testicular microlithiasis in male infertility.

Testicular microlithiasis was found in a 30-year-old infertile man. The literature is reviewed and the possible influence of testicular microlithiasis on male infertility is discussed.