Pediatric testicular microlithiasis through four clinical case studies: review of the literature and proposal of clinical guidelines

Abstract Background Testicular microlithiasis in children was defined for the first time 1961 based on histological criteria. There should be more than 5 calcifications per testicle order to say that patient has testicular microlithiasis. It three different echographic grades depending number of calcifications. However, this disease is uncommon, with inaccurate prevalence and no certain information about its evolution or etiology. Main body We studied 4 clinical cases diagnosed microlithiasis, light conducted review literature, we characteristics proposed a management monitoring framework observations. Conclusion link between cancer. Therefore, it recommended make regular follow-up who present presence risk factors.