Imaging of Scrotal Tumors

Ultrasonography is effective for imaging superficial organs, such as the scrotum. Using a highfrequency transducer, ultrasonography can identify the location and characteristics of scrotal lesions with high accuracy. The primary role of ultrasound (US) in the evaluation of a scrotal mass is to deter...

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Published in대한영상의학회지 Vol. 82; no. 5; pp. 1053 - 1065
Main Authors Seungsoo Lee, Young Taik Oh, Dae Chul Jung
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published The Korean Society of Radiology 01.09.2021
Subjects
epididymis
scrotum
spermatic cord
testicular neoplasms
testis
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Summary:Ultrasonography is effective for imaging superficial organs, such as the scrotum. Using a highfrequency transducer, ultrasonography can identify the location and characteristics of scrotal lesions with high accuracy. The primary role of ultrasound (US) in the evaluation of a scrotal mass is to determine if it is intratesticular or extratesticular. Additional clinical information and other imaging options may be needed to diagnose benign tumors and pseudo-tumors. MRI is an effective problem-solving tool in cases with nondiagnostic US findings. CT is helpful for staging testicular cancer and localizing undescended testis. This review covers the imaging features of testicular and extratesticular tumors.
ISSN:2288-2928
DOI:10.3348/jksr.2021.0110