title: Pictorial review. Ultrasound of the testis.
abstract: Ultrasound examination is the primary imaging investigation used in initial evaluation of the symptomatic testis. In this review the ultrasound appearances of a range of testicular lesions are demonstrated. Particular attention is given to the subject of testicular microlithiasis and its link with germ-cell neoplasia, and also to the sonographic features of epidermoid cysts that may allow testis-sparing surgery.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Eastbourne District General Hospital, Kings Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 2UD.
authors.forename: D C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Howlett
authors.forename: N D
authors.initials: ND
authors.lastname: Marchbank
authors.forename: D F
authors.initials: DF
authors.lastname: Sallomi
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013733:Testicular Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013736:Testicular Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D018615:Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color