Testicular microlithiasis in a child with torsion of the appendix testis.
We report on an 8-year-old boy with a unilateral testicular mass and bilateral diffusely echogenic testes on sonography. At inguinal exploration torsion of an appendix testis with a reactive phlegmon was found and testis biopsy revealed significant testicular microlithiasis. To our knowledge our case demonstrates a previously undescribed presentation of testicular microlithiasis. The literature is reviewed and this disease entity is discussed.
Department of Pediatric Urology, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York.
D J
DJ
Kwan
A J
AJ
Kirsch
D T
DT
Chang
E T
ET
Goluboff
W E
WE
Berdon
T W
TW
Hensle
D002137:Calculi / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013086:Spermatic Cord Torsion / Q000150:complications*; D013733:Testicular Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014463:Ultrasonography