title: Testicular microlithiasis: ultra sound appearance.
abstract: Testicular microlithiasis is a diffuse, benign condition involving both testicles without architectural distortion. Multiple, bright echoes are present on ultrasound examination which rarely cause shadowing. Many associated conditions have been reported in patients with this entity. As this is a benign entity, knowledge of its appearance and associated conditions to prevent unnecessary surgery is important.
authors.affiliation: Tripler Army Medical Center, Department of Radiology, Honolulu, Hawaii 96859-5000.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Gagliardi
authors.forename: K A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Freestone
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Shanley
mesh_terms: D002137:Calculi / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013733:Testicular Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014463:Ultrasonography