Learning objectives
To present our experience in imaging of adults scrotal conditions,
both testicular and extratesticular,
including the common and uncommon presentation.
To get familiarized with the ultrasound appearance of scrotal pathology.
Emphasize in detecting benign conditions to avoid unnecessary surgery.
Background
Ultrasound is usually the initial imaging modality for evaluation of scrotal pathology.
However,
magnetic resonance (MR) imaging can be useful as a solving problem tool when sonographic findings are equivocal.
It is important to detect and recongnize benign testicular conditions to avoid unnecessary surgery.
Findings and procedure details
We present our experience of a wide variety of scrotal conditions using mainly ultrasound. MR was used in few cases for further assessment.
The processes are separated into non-tumoral and tumoral and include testicular and extratesticular conditions.
A) NON TUMORAL PATHOLOGY
TESTICULAR(Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4, Fig. 5)
1.1CYSTIC LESIONS
Cystic or encapsulated fluid collections are relatively common benign lesions that may present as palpable testicular lumps.
Most cysts arise in the epididymis,
but they can be developed in all anatomical structures...
Conclusion
Scrotal tumors and pseudotumors include a wide spectrum of conditions and radiologist must be familiar with their radiological manifestations.
This review enables a good knowledge of the sonographic findings of scrotal pathology to reach an accurate diagnosis.
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