Contrast-enhanced ultrasound findings in testicular torsion and non-testicular torsion.
J Med Ultrason (2001)
; 51(1): 133-138, 2024 Jan.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
Testicular torsion requires emergency surgery; thus, prompt and correct diagnosis is very important. Ultrasound with color Doppler is usually the first-choice modality for diagnosis; however, skill and experience are required for confident diagnosis. Recently, contrast-enhanced ultrasound for the diagnosis of testicular torsion has been reported, but there have been only a few reports. This study aimed to compare contrast-enhanced ultrasound findings in cases of testicular torsion and non-testicular torsion.METHODS:
Patients who underwent contrast-enhanced ultrasound for acute scrotum at our institution between April 2010 and January 2023 were divided into testicular torsion (n = 17) and non-testicular torsion (n = 16) groups. The respective contrast-enhanced ultrasound findings were retrospectively examined and compared.RESULTS:
In 16 out of 17 cases of testicular torsion, the parenchyma of the affected testis was not enhanced. In the remaining case, reduced contrast enhancement was observed; however, it was still notably less than that observed on the unaffected testis. On the other hand, in all cases of non-testicular torsion (n = 16), the parenchyma of the affected testis was notably enhanced.CONCLUSION:
Contrast-enhanced ultrasound is considered an easy and accurate method for diagnosing testicular torsion.Key words
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Spermatic Cord Torsion
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
J Med Ultrason (2001)
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Japan