title: Testicular microlithiasis in siblings: clinical implications.
abstract: Testicular microlithiasis is a relatively uncommon condition in children. It is characterized by the presence of microcalcifications within the testicular parenchyma. Although it is a benign finding, underlying diseases and other conditions must be ruled out because testicular microlithiasis has been found in association with both benign and malignant lesions in the testes and other tissues. We present two brothers with testicular microlithiasis, and highlight the prevalence, natural history, associated malignant conditions and follow-up recommendations of children diagnosed with testicular microlithiasis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes, "Metaxa" Memorial Anticancer Research Hospital, Piraeus, Greece.
authors.forename: Dimitrios
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Thomas
authors.forename: Elpis
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Vlachopapadopoulou
authors.forename: Vassilios
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Papadakis
authors.forename: Regina
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Sklavou
authors.forename: Kalliope
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Stefanaki
authors.forename: Sofia
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Polychronopoulou
authors.forename: Stefanos
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Michalacos
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D020347:Lithiasis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008297:Male; D035781:Siblings; D013733:Testicular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006848:Testicular Hydrocele / Q000601:surgery; D013737:Testis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014463:Ultrasonography