Focal Testicular Lesion After Sperm Extraction or Aspiration: Sonographic Appearance Simulating Testicular Tumor

• Published in: American journal of roentgenology (1976) Vol. 176; no. 1; pp. 113 - 115
• Main Authors: Strauss, Simon, Belenky, Alexander, Cohen, Maya, Manor, Hana, Avrech, Ori M, Fisch, Benjamin, Ron-El, Rafael
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Leesburg, VA Am Roentgen Ray Soc 01.01.2001; American Roentgen Ray Society
• Subjects: Adult; Biological and medical sciences; Diagnosis, Differential; Genital system. Mammary gland; Gynecology. Andrology. Obstetrics; Humans; Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects); Male; Male genital diseases; Medical sciences; Non tumoral diseases; Spermatozoa; Testicular Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging; Testis - diagnostic imaging; Testis - injuries; Tissue and Organ Harvesting - adverse effects; Ultrasonic investigative techniques; Ultrasonography; Sonography; Human; Evaluation; Aspiration; Male; Malignant tumor; Testicle; Differential diagnostic; Semen donation; Cohort study; Echography; Complication; Extraction; Male genital diseases; Testicular diseases; Semiology
• ISSN: 0361-803X; 1546-3141
• DOI: 10.2214/ajr.176.1.1760113

OBJECTIVE. We describe the sonographic features of focal intratesticular lesions seen in men who underwent sperm retrieval procedures. CONCLUSION. Although many urologists believe that solid intratesticular masses are malignant until proven otherwise, a growing number of benign focal testicular lesions have been described. Awareness of the cause and sonographic appearance of focal abnormalities in men who have undergone testicular aspiration or extraction should help radiologists suggest the correct diagnosis and advise a conservative approach on the basis of close surveillance by serial physical, laboratory, and imaging studies.