Testicular microlithiasis and epididymo-orchitis: aetiological factor or coincidence?
Testicular microlithiasis, also referred to as intratubular testicular calcification, is an uncommon urological curiosity of unknown aetiology. A case of epididymo-orchitis occurring in microlithiasis is reported and their possible association is discussed.
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Department of Surgery Hemel Hempstead General Hospital, Herts.
D000328:Adult; D002137:Calculi / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D004823:Epididymitis / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009920:Orchitis / Q000150:complications*; D013733:Testicular Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D014463:Ultrasonography