Scrotal ultrasound
The basic principles of the scrotal ultrasound examination.
Scrotal Ultrasound - Introduction
Read everything about what the ultrasound scrotal examination has to offer; from diagnosing something relatively harmless (such as hydrocele) to an emergency indication such as torsio testis.
Some of the keypoints are epidimysis, torsio testis, varicocéle and hydrocéle
Prior to this module, it is wise to read the Ultrasound Technique module.
This module consists of the components indication/technique, normal anatomy, checklist and pathology.
KEY TOPICS/TERMS:
- Testicle
- Epididymis
- Funiculus spermaticus
- Hydrocéle
- Varicocéle
- Spermatocéle
- Testicular torsion
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Text & Illustrations
drs. A. van der Plas, MSK radiologist Maastricht UMC+
Sources:
- W.D. Middleton et al. The Requisites – Ultrasound (2004)
- N.C. Dalrymple et al. Problem Solving in Abdominal Imaging (2009)
24/01/2014
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