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Doppler sonographic findings in testicular microlithiasis
Selim Serter1, Sebnem Orguc, Bilal Gumus
1Department of Radiology, Celal Bayar University, Manisa, Turkey. serterselim@gmail.com
Summary
Testicular microlithiasis (TM) does not affect testicular perfusion. Resistive index (RI) values, a measure of blood flow, were similar in men with and without TM in this ultrasound study.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Urology
- Andrology
Background:
- Testicular microlithiasis (TM) is a condition characterized by the presence of small calcifications within the testicular parenchyma.
- Assessing testicular perfusion is crucial for evaluating testicular health, and resistive index (RI) is a common Doppler ultrasound parameter used for this purpose.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare resistive index (RI) values, a measure of testicular parenchymal perfusion, between healthy men with and without testicular microlithiasis (TM).
Main Methods:
- A prospective study included 2179 healthy male volunteers (17-42 years).
- Screening scrotal ultrasound identified 53 men with TM.
- Doppler ultrasonography was performed on 92 testicles with TM and 50 testicles without TM (control group) to determine RI.
Main Results:
- Statistical analysis included 48 normal testicles and 47 testicles with TM where arterial flow was obtainable.
- No significant difference was found in resistive index (RI) values between subjects with and without TM.
- Twinkling artifact was observed in three TM cases.
Conclusions:
- Testicular microlithiasis (TM) does not alter resistive index (RI) values.
- TM has no discernible influence on testicular perfusion as assessed by Doppler ultrasound.
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