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Stefan Zastrow1, Oliver W Hakenberg, Manfred P Wirth
1Department of Urology, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Technical University of Dresden, Dresden, Germany. Stefan.Zastrow@uniklinikum-dresden.de
Introduction:
Testicular microlithiasis is an uncommon condition characterized by calcifications within the seminiferous tubules. The true prevalence in a normal population has not been defined.
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 different testicular pathologies, including testicular cancer. However, a direct causative connection between testicular microlithiasis and testicular pathologies is not supported by the literature.
Conclusions:
Patients with testicular microlithiasis should be followed up regularly. Further investigations concerning the etiology of testicular microlithiasis remain to be done.
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