Title of article :
Beta thalassemia major, a cause of testicular microlithiasis
Author/Authors :
Alaee, A Department of Radiology - Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari , Miabi, Z Department of Radiology - Tabriz University of Medical sciences, Tabriz
Abstract :
Testicular microlithiasis is a rare condition characterized by deposition of calcium in the Lamina of semineferous
tubules of testis. The ultrasound of testicular microlithiasis shows bright 1-3 mm echogenic foci in parenchyma.
Herein, we report a first case of testicular microlithiasis in major beta thalassemia that was demonstrated in
testicle’s ultrasound
Keywords :
Malignant precursor Scrotal ultrasound , Beta thalassemia , Testicular microlithiasis
Journal title :
Astroparticle Physics
