title: Caudal view. Aid in testicular scanning.
abstract: A false-positive scan for testicular torsion can be obtained in a scrotal scan when either a hernia or hydrocele overlies the testicle. The case of a patient in whom a false-positive scan was avoided by the use of a caudal view is reported.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Krubsack
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Akhtar
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004823:Epididymitis / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005189:False Positive Reactions; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D013670:Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m; D013086:Spermatic Cord Torsion / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013088:Spermatocele / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*
chemical_list: D013670:Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m