The purpose of this exhibit is to describe imaging characteristics of ultrasound to identify intratesciular and extratesticular pathology,
and differentiate benign and malignant testicular pathology.
This exhibit will use the new WHO 2016 germ cell tumor classification,
which is based on pathogenesis from germ cell neoplasm in situ (GCNIS)
Fig. 5: Old Classification of Germ Cell Tumor
Fig. 6: 2016 WHO Classification of Germ Cell Tumor
References: Williamson, SR, et al. World Health Organization 2016 Classification of testicular germ cell tumours: a review and update from the International Society of Urological Pathology Testis Consultation Panel. Histopathology 2017, 70, 335-346
Ultrasound is an inexpensive and non-invasive diagnostic modality of choice to evaluate patients with palpable scrotal mass without ionizing radiation Ultrasound is helpful in narrowing down the differential diagnosis for patient management.
Fig. 7: Normal Anatomy and Imaging Technique
References: "Department of Radiology", Medical College of Georgia, Emory University School of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center
Fig. 8: Testicular Microlithiasis
References: "Department of Radiology", Medical College of Georgia, Emory University School of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center
Fig. 9: Germ Cell Tumor - Risk Factors
References: "Department of Radiology", Medical College of Georgia, Emory University School of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center
Fig. 10: Teseticular Tumor
References: "Department of Radiology", Medical College of Georgia, Emory University School of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center