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Case Reports
. 2013 Dec;31(4):554-8.
doi: 10.1590/S0103-05822013000400021.

Testis tumor associated to microlithiasis

[Article in English, Portuguese]
Lisieux Eyer de Jesus  1 , Felipe Maciel  1 , Andrea Lima C Monnerat  2 , Marcia Antunes Fernandes  2 , Samuel Dekermache  3
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Case Reports

Testis tumor associated to microlithiasis

[Article in English, Portuguese]
Lisieux Eyer de Jesus et al. Rev Paul Pediatr. 2013 Dec.

Abstract
in English, Spanish

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.

Case description: 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.

Comments: 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.

OBJETIVO:: Discutir las implicaciones de la microlitíasis testicular en el niño con relación al riesgo oncológico implicado y la posibilidad de cirugía de preservación testicular en casos elegidos.

DESCRIPCIÓN DEL CASO:: Pre-adolescente presentando aumento microlitíasis testicular y aumento del testículo izquierdo, con lesión tumoral quística. La lesión fue resecada, con preservación del testículo y diagnóstico histológico de tumor dermatoide testicular.

COMENTARIOS:: La relación entre tumores de testículo y microlitíasis testicular es mal definida en niños y hay la necesidad de desarrollar protocolos de seguimiento específicos para esa franja de edad.

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Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1. Ultrasonography aspect of the testes
Figure 2
Figure 2. Testis exposed; (2) Tumor exposed; (3 and 4) Macroscopic aspect of the tumor; (5) Testis reconstructed
Figura 1
Figura 1. Aspecto ultrassonográfico dos testículos
Figura 2
Figura 2. (1) Testículo exposto; (2) tumor exposto; (3 e 4) aspecto macroscópico do tumor; (5) testículo reconstruído
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