Abstract Myotonic Dystrophy(MD) is an autosomal dominant genetic condition affecting the musculoskeletal system. Recurrent acute pancreatitis(RAP) a frequent presentation in emergency surgical scenario with two or more episodes of established pancreatitis separated by minimum 3 month periods. We report here case patient presenting background Dystrophy third episode RAP. Diagnostic work up led t...

It is not known whether microcalculi possess structural differences compared with larger stones or whether they represent simply an earlier stage in stone disease. We carried out a controlled study on 10 patients affected by gallbladder cholesterol microlithiasis (CM). In all patients, samples from all parts of the stones were studied by X-ray diffraction and by infrared spectrophotometry. Bile...

Purpose: To determine prospectively the prevalence of testicular microlithiasis in symptomatic patients who were referred for scrotal ultrasound examination and to evaluate the possible association of testicular microlithiasis with testicular cancer. Material and method: 391 men who were referred to our institution between July 02 and May 05 for any type of symptoms from the testicles underwent...

Introduction: Testicular microlithiasis is an uncommon condition characterized by calcifi cations within the seminiferous tubules. The true prevalence in a normal population has not been defi ned. Methods: A review of the literature with emphasis on the connection between testicular microlithiasis and testicular malignancy was carried out. Results: Testicular microlithiasis is associated with d...

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...

OBJECTIVE To prospectively determine the prevalence of testicular microlithiasis in symptomatic patients who were referred for scrotal ultrasound examination and to evaluate the possible association of testicular microlithiasis with testicular cancer and other conditions such as cryptorchidism or history of ascending testis. MATERIALS AND METHODS 391 men who were referred to our institutions ...

BACKGROUND Little information is available on the pathogenesis of cholesterol microlithiasis, and it is not clear if biliary lipid composition in these patients is similar to changes seen in cholesterol gall stone patients. AIMS To measure biliary lipid composition in patients with cholesterol microlithiasis. PATIENTS Eleven patients with cholesterol microlithiasis, 20 cholesterol gall ston...

Abstract Background Testicular microlithiasis in children was defined for the first time 1961 based on histological criteria. There should be more than 5 calcifications per testicle order to say that patient has testicular microlithiasis. It three different echographic grades depending number of calcifications. However, this disease is uncommon, with inaccurate prevalence and no certain informa...

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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...