Testis tumor associated to microlithiasis.
OBJECTIVE
To discuss the relationship between testicular microlithiasis and testis tumors in children and to consider the chances of testis preserving surgery in specific cases.


METHODS
Pre-adolescent presenting testicular microlithiasis and a larger left testis, corresponding to a cystic testicular tumor. The tumor was excised, with ipsilateral testis preservation. Histology diagnosed a testis dermoid tumor.


CONCLUSIONS
The relationship between testis tumors and testicular microlithiasis is ill defined in children. Pediatric urologists need to develop specific follow-up protocols for pre-pubertal children.
Hospital Universitário Antonio Pedro, UFF, Rio de JaneiroRJ, Brasil.
Lisieux Eyer de
LE
Jesus
Hospital Universitário Antonio Pedro, UFF, Rio de JaneiroRJ, Brasil.
Felipe
F
Maciel
UFF, Rio de JaneiroRJ, Brasil.
Andrea Lima C
AL
Monnerat
UFF, Rio de JaneiroRJ, Brasil.
Marcia Antunes
MA
Fernandes
Hospital Federal dos Servidores do Estado, Rio de JaneiroRJ, Brasil.
Samuel
S
Dekermache
D002137:Calculi / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D003884:Dermoid Cyst / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013733:Testicular Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D013736:Testicular Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery