Testicular microlithiasis: ultrasonographic diagnosis and semiologic value
Guiraud, P.; Staerman, F.; Coeurdacier, P.; Darnault, P.; Cipolla, B.; Guillé, F.; Lobel, B.
Progres en Urologie Journal de l'Association Francaise d'Urologie et de la Societe Francaise d'Urologie 5(5): 717-719
1995
ISSN/ISBN: 1166-7087 PMID: 8580986 Document Number: 446236
Testicular microlithiasis corresponds to calcifications in the lumen of seminiferous tubules. This rare condition, primarily diagnosed histologically, is usually discovered on scrotal ultrasonography. The characteristic appearance combines multiple microscopic hyperechoic areas disseminated bilaterally throughout the testicular parenchyma. The coexistence of microlithiasis and testicular neoplasms has been described and raises the problem of the therapeutic approach following incidental discovery on scrotal ultrasonography performed for other reasons. The authors report a case of testicular microlithiasis discovered on ultrasonography performed after testicular trauma.