Caudal view. Aid in testicular scanning.
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.
Krubsack
A J
AJ
Department of Radiology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.
Akhtar
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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*
D013670:Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m