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.
Kwan
D J
DJ
Department of Pediatric Urology, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York.
Kirsch
A J
AJ
Chang
D T
DT
Goluboff
E T
ET
Berdon
W E
WE
Hensle
T W
TW
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