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Rev Cubana Med Gen Integr 2018; 34 (2)

Important of knowing about testicular microlithiasis for the family physician

García YAR

Language: Spanish
References: 27
Page: 1-8
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ABSTRACT

Introduction: We know as testicular microlithiasis the condition in which the formation of calcifications occurs inside the testicle. Its etiology is unknown, and it has higher prevalence in adulthood than in pediatric patients. This pathology shows its diagnosis through imaging studies.
Clinical case: A 17-year-old patient presents with pelvic pain that has been evolving for one month and is diagnosed with this condition after complementary studies. In the following study, a bibliographic review is carried out about the relevant aspects and treatment of the pathology, as well as the existing relationship between testicular microlithiasis and testicular neoplasia, infertility and genetic-based pathologies, topics of great interest to the family physician of primary healthcare, considering control and prevention management that should be applied every day in the medical consultation.
Conclusions: The knowledge about the complications that could occur in the patient with testicular microlithiasis obliges the doctor to show a prudent attitude towards this pathology, considering the preventive aspect of primary health care.


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