title: Testicular microlithiasis: is it significant?
abstract: Previously considered to be a benign finding on scrotal ultrasonography, testicular microlithiasis (TM) is now recognized as a condition associated with the development of testicular neoplasia. Despite this the management of TM remains unclear. We review the evidence for this association and suggested management strategies.
authors.affiliation: Department of Sexual Medicine and HIV, University Hospitals of South Manchester, West Didsbury, Manchester, UK. caramullooly@doctors.org.uk
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Mullooly
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Hickerton
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Weston
authors.forename: P D
authors.initials: PD
authors.lastname: Woolley
mesh_terms: D002137:Calculi / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011230:Precancerous Conditions / Q000473:pathology*; D013733:Testicular Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D013736:Testicular Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*