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Does Tiny Calcification In The Bilateral Testicles With Testicular Microlithiasis Mean Cancer?

Hi I m 31 yr male I went to get an ultrasound right test was 4x2 x 3.3 and left test was 3.8 x 2.2 x 3.8. Normal echogenicity of bilateral testicles noted right epididymis measures 1.2 x 1 x1 and left epididymis measures 1.5 x 0.9 x0.8 cm tiny calcification noted in bilateral testicles this is consistent with testicular microlithiasis Does this mean I have cancer plz let me know thank u and explain what can I do
Wed, 4 Jun 2014
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Hi there , Testicular microlithiasis doesnt always means cancer.Though certain percentage of testicular cancer presents with Microcalicifications they often associated with other risk factors like undescended testis , radiation exposure etc. Few of the research works done corelating this possibility , but nothing conclusive and unique to individual case. Clinical examination then correlating Scan findings would be better.
So i suggest you to visit a general surgeon or Urologist for clinical examination, in doubt blood test for tumor markers like Alfa feto protein and beta HCG can be done which are raised in the presence of cancer.
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Does Tiny Calcification In The Bilateral Testicles With Testicular Microlithiasis Mean Cancer?

Hi there , Testicular microlithiasis doesnt always means cancer.Though certain percentage of testicular cancer presents with Microcalicifications they often associated with other risk factors like undescended testis , radiation exposure etc. Few of the research works done corelating this possibility , but nothing conclusive and unique to individual case. Clinical examination then correlating Scan findings would be better. So i suggest you to visit a general surgeon or Urologist for clinical examination, in doubt blood test for tumor markers like Alfa feto protein and beta HCG can be done which are raised in the presence of cancer.