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Low patient compliance with testicular microlithiasis (TML) surveillance was observed. No testicular cancers were detected during follow-up, questioning the value of routine screening in TML patients.

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  • Urology
  • Radiology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Testicular microlithiasis (TML) is a condition characterized by the presence of small calcifications within the testicles.
  • Current guidelines recommend regular scrotal ultrasound (US) surveillance for men with TML, particularly those with risk factors.
  • Patient compliance with recommended follow-up protocols can significantly impact the effectiveness of surveillance strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate patient compliance with recommended scrotal ultrasound (US) follow-up for testicular microlithiasis (TML).
  • To assess the diagnostic yield of surveillance by determining the incidence of testicular malignancy in a TML cohort.
  • To critically examine the value of current surveillance guidelines for TML.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 103 men diagnosed with TML via scrotal ultrasonography (US) between 2008 and 2010.
  • Patients were offered US follow-up every 6 months for 2 years.
  • Data on demographics, follow-up compliance, and malignancy development (via Danish Electronic Pathology Registry) were analyzed until March 2015.

Main Results:

  • The prevalence of TML in the study cohort was 10.3%.
  • Patient compliance was low, with only 11.7% completing all scheduled US examinations.
  • Despite risk factors in 5 patients (testicular atrophy, prior testicular cancer), no testicular malignancies were identified during the follow-up period.

Conclusions:

  • Low patient adherence to surveillance protocols challenges the practical implementation of TML screening guidelines.
  • The absence of detected malignancies in this cohort raises questions about the clinical utility and necessity of routine scrotal US follow-up for TML.
  • Further research is needed to refine surveillance strategies for TML, balancing potential benefits against patient compliance and resource utilization.