Emergency Ultrasound of the Scrotum: A Review of the Commonest Pathologic Conditions
Demosthenes D. Cokkinos, Eleni Antypa, Panagiotis Tserotas, Eleni Kratimenou, Eirini Kyratzi, Ioannis Deligiannis, Georgios Kachrimanis, Ploutarchos N. Piperopoulos
20110001
2011 Jan 1
Curr Probl Diagn Radiol
Emergency Ultrasound of the Scrotum: A Review of the Commonest Pathologic Conditions
Curr Probl Diagn Radiol. 40(1):1-14, Demosthenes D. Cokkinos, Eleni Antypa, Panagiotis Tserotas, Eleni Kratimenou, Eirini Kyratzi, Ioannis Deligiannis, Georgios Kachrimanis, Ploutarchos N. Piperopoulos
Abstract
Abstract
Ultrasound is the first imaging modality to be performed in emergency conditions of the scrotum. The commonest pathologic entities are divided into the 4 following groups: torsion, trauma, infection, and tumors. Sonographic examination should be performed as soon as possible to ensure fast diagnosis and treatment. Less acute conditions can also be noted while scanning on an emergency basis, such as anatomic variants, hydrocele, oscheocele, clinically evident varicocele, calcifications, etc. Although...
