Testicular microlithiasis is a condition in which calcium deposits form in the lumina of seminiferous tubules or arise from the tubular basement membrane components.

What are the causes of Microlithiasis?

The cause is unknown, but this condition has been associated with testicular cancer in a small group of individuals, cryptorchidism, mumps, infertility and intraepithelial germ cell neoplasia.

Does Microlithiasis mean cancer?

However, studies involving healthy participants with no symptoms show that testicular microlithiasis is much more common than is testicular cancer. As a result, researchers believe that testicular microlithiasis is unlikely to increase the risk of testicular cancer in someone who is otherwise healthy.