Pediatric testicular microlithiasis through four clinical case studies: review of the literature and proposal of clinical guidelines

Pediatric testicular microlithiasis through four clinical case studies: review of the literature and proposal of clinical guidelines

Background Testicular microlithiasis in children was defined for the first time in 1961 based on histological criteria. There should be more than 5 calcifications per testicle in order to say that the patient has testicular microlithiasis. It has three different echographic grades depending on the n...

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Published in:African journal of urology Vol. 27; no. 1; pp. 1 - 7
Main Authors: Chaka, Amina, Daassa, Amine Fredj, Hamdouni, Wadye, Ktari, Kamel, Laamiri, Rachida, Nouri, Abdellatif
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Berlin/Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 01-12-2021
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Subjects:
Calcifications
Case studies
Echographic grade
Framework
Health aspects
Imaging
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Pediatrics
Practice guidelines (Medicine)
Radiology
Review
Scrotal ultrasound
Surgery
Testicular microlithiasis
Urology
Testicular microlithiasis
Echographic grade
Calcifications
Framework
Scrotal ultrasound
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Summary:Background Testicular microlithiasis in children was defined for the first time in 1961 based on histological criteria. There should be more than 5 calcifications per testicle in order to say that the patient has testicular microlithiasis. It has three different echographic grades depending on the number of calcifications. However, this disease is uncommon, with inaccurate prevalence and no certain information about its evolution or etiology. Main body We studied 4 clinical cases of children diagnosed with testicular microlithiasis, in light of the conducted review of the literature, and we defined the characteristics of this disease and proposed a management and monitoring framework based on the clinical observations. Conclusion There is a link between testicular microlithiasis and testicular cancer. Therefore, it is recommended to make a regular follow-up of children who present testicular microlithiasis with the presence of risk factors.
ISSN:1110-5704
1961-9987
DOI:10.1186/s12301-021-00216-z