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Hi i have been diagnosed with bilateral microlithiasis and i'm just wondering is there a high possibility of developing testicular cancer?

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Dr. Jesse Mills answered

Specializes in Urology

No: Microlithiasis isn't very weakly associated with testis cancer. Check your testicles for changes every month. You may want to see a urologist every year for exam to be extra safe.

Dr Harper agreed

Answered 12/31/2014

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