Microlithiasis

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Under microlithiasis (Greek μικρός = Mikros = small, λίθος = lithos = stone) is understood in the medicine the formation of small crystalline deposits ( calculus ) from a body fluid.

Examples:

• Biliary microlithiasis: see Gallen semolina
• Kidney grits
• Alveolar microlithiasis : deposition of Calciumphosphatkonkrementen in the alveoli ( air sacs )
• Testicular microlithiasis : Nontumoral calcification of the testicle