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Testicular microlithiasis
One case and four points to note

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Pages 515-518 | Received 17 Feb 2003, Accepted 19 Mar 2003, Published online: 09 Jul 2009
 

Abstract

A 38‐year‐old man with non‐specific scrotal complaints was found to have bilateral testicular microlithiasis (TM) sonographically. MRI of the testes failed to depict microlithiasis. Bilateral double biopsies of the testes revealed testicular intraepithelial neoplasia (TIN; carcinoma in situ of the testis) in only one of the two biopsies from the right testis. At the request of the patient the biopsies were repeated, with the same histological result. A right‐sided orchiectomy was performed. Histology disclosed TIN in only some tubules of the lower pole of the testis. This case highlights four interesting points: (i) TM may be associated with testicular malignancy; (ii) MRI does not depict TM; (iii) TIN is arranged focally within the testis; and (iv) a two‐site biopsy may increase the sensitivity of the diagnosis of TIN.

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