HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

Is Testicular Microlithiasis Suggestive Of Development Of Testicular Cancer?

default
Posted on Fri, 12 Oct 2018
Question: HI I WENT TO THE EMERGENY ROOM WITH PAIN IN MY LOWER ABDOMEN AND LEFT TESTICLE. THE PAIN ALSO RADIATES IN MY LOWER BACK. The pain in dull and achy. I was told it was varicocele, however, during the ultrasound it was discovered that I also had testicular microlithiasis. Is there a relationship between microlithiasis and testicular cancer?
doctor
Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (38 minutes later)
Brief Answer:

Microlithiasis does not suggest Cancer of Testis

Detailed Answer:

Hello!

Thanks for query .

Based on the facts that you have posted the pain in left testicle radiating to lower back is mostly due to infection of testicle (Orchitis)

Microlithiasis can be due Tubercular infection which needs to be investigated by doing relevant blood tests and Color Doppler study of scrotum.

Do not think of testicular cancer as it always presents with huge swelling of Testis .

Consult qualified Urologist for clinical assessment and get the tests suggested done to establish diagnosis.

Further treatment will depend upon result of these tests and final diagnosis.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards,
Dr. Patil,
Urologist

Note: Consult a Urologist online for consultation about prostate and bladder problems, sexual dysfunction, kidney stones, prostate enlargement, urinary incontinence, impotence and erectile dysfunction - Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil

Urologist

Practicing since :1971

Answered : 10583 Questions

Ask me a question
premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Ask a Urologist
Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
backtotop2
Is Testicular Microlithiasis Suggestive Of Development Of Testicular Cancer?

Brief Answer: Microlithiasis does not suggest Cancer of Testis Detailed Answer: Hello! Thanks for query . Based on the facts that you have posted the pain in left testicle radiating to lower back is mostly due to infection of testicle (Orchitis) Microlithiasis can be due Tubercular infection which needs to be investigated by doing relevant blood tests and Color Doppler study of scrotum. Do not think of testicular cancer as it always presents with huge swelling of Testis . Consult qualified Urologist for clinical assessment and get the tests suggested done to establish diagnosis. Further treatment will depend upon result of these tests and final diagnosis. Hope I have answered your query. Regards, Dr. Patil, Urologist