Cáncer de testículo asociado a microlitiasis testicular / Association between testicular cancer and microlithiasis

Introducción: En la actualidad no existe evidencia que determine de forma concreta la relación entre microlitiasis testicular sola o en relación con otros factores como elemento de riesgo para el desarrollo de tumores testiculares, además de no existir recomendaciones claras sobre el seguimiento de esta condición. El objetivo de esta revisión es aportar con una guía para el seguimiento de estos pacientes basado en la evidencia de la literatura. Métodos: Se realizó una revisión de literatura durante diciembre de 2021 en PubMed, base de datos Cochrane y TRIP Database, la selección de los artículos se realizó por medio de las recomendaciones de PRISMA 2020. Resultados: Un total de 4 revisiones sistemáticas fueron seleccionadas para el trabajo final. Se logró determinar que la asociación de microlitiasis testicular a otros factores de riesgo incrementa aún más el riesgo de desarrollo de cáncer, sin embargo, en ausencia de estos factores el riesgo el riesgo de cáncer testicular es similar al de la población general. Conclusiones: En pacientes con riesgo de desarrollo de cáncer testicular se recomienda un seguimiento individualizado dependiendo de la edad, de los factores de riesgo asociados, de la infertilidad y del síndrome de disgenesia testicular, para poder determinar la necesidad de seguimiento versus realización de biopsia testicular. (AU)

Introduction: Currently, no evidence determines the relationship between testicular microlithiasis by itself, or in relation with other factors, as a risk factor for the development of testicular tumors. There are no clear recommendations regarding the follow-up of this medical condition. Therefore, this review aims to provide a guide to monitoring these patients, supported by the literature. Methodology: A literature review was carried out in December 2021 in PubMed, Cochrane, and TRIP Database, and the selection of the articles was made following the PRISMA 2020 recommendations. Results: Overall, the four systematic reviews chosen to conduct the final study determined that the combination of microlithiasis testicular with other risk factors further increased cancer development. However, the likelihood of testicular cancer risk is similar to that of the general population. Conclusions: Patients at risk of developing testicular cancer should undergo personalized monitoring according to their age, associated risk factors, infertility, and testicular dysgenesis syndrome to determine their follow-up needs or perform a testicular biopsy. (AU)

Association between testicular cancer and microlithiasis.

INTRODUCTION: Currently, no evidence determines the relationship between testicular microlithiasis by itself, or in relation with other factors, as a risk factor for the development of testicular tumors. There are no clear recommendations regarding the follow-up of this medical condition. Therefore, this review aims to provide a guide to monitoring these patients, supported by the literature. METHODOLOGY: A literature review was carried out in December 2021 in PubMed, Cochrane, and Trip databases, and the selection of the articles was made following the PRISMA 2020 recommendations. RESULTS: Overall, the four systematic reviews chosen to conduct the final study determined that the combination of microlithiasis testicular with other risk factors further increased cancer development. However, the likelihood of testicular cancer risk is similar to that of the general population. CONCLUSIONS: Patients at risk of developing testicular cancer should undergo personalized monitoring according to their age, associated risk factors, infertility, and testicular dysgenesis syndrome to determine their follow-up needs or perform a testicular biopsy.