Ultrasonography of the scrotum in adults.
Ultrasonography
; 35(3): 180-97, 2016 Jul.
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ABSTRACT
Ultrasonography is the ideal noninvasive imaging modality for evaluation of scrotal abnormalities. It is capable of differentiating the most important etiologies of acute scrotal pain and swelling, including epididymitis and testicular torsion, and is the imaging modality of choice in acute scrotal trauma. In patients presenting with palpable abnormality or scrotal swelling, ultrasonography can detect, locate, and characterize both intratesticular and extratesticular masses and other abnormalities. A 12-17 MHz high frequency linear array transducer provides excellent anatomic detail of the testicles and surrounding structures. In addition, vascular perfusion can be easily assessed using color and spectral Doppler analysis. In most cases of scrotal disease, the combination of clinical history, physical examination, and information obtained with ultrasonography is sufficient for diagnostic decision-making. This review covers the normal scrotal anatomy as well as various testicular and scrotal lesions.
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MEDLINE
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Ultrasonography
Ano de publicação:
2016
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos