Recent findings: Testicular microlithiasis is present in 5.6% of the male population between 17 and 35 years of age (14.1% in African Americans), far more common than testicular cancer (7:100,000). The majority of men with testicular microlithiasis will not develop testicular cancer.

Is Microlithiasis normal?

Testicular microlithiasis is an unusual condition diagnosed on testicular ultrasound. It is found in between 1.5 to 5% of normal males, and may be found in up to 20% of individuals with subfertility. It is an asymptomatic, non-progressive disease.

How do you get testicular Microlithiasis?

Testicular microlithiasis is more common in patients with other testicular pathologies, including cryptorchidism, varicocele, pseudohermaphroditism, germ cell tumors, and infertility. The condition is also more common in patients with Down or Klinefelter syndromes.