Scrotal imaging.
Color Doppler ultrasound has been the mainstay for the evaluation of the scrotum in a variety of clinical settings. However, ultrasonography results are not always accurate or conclusive. Despite the high cost and limited availability, magnetic resonance imaging with the dynamic contrast-enhanced subtraction technique provides accurate information on morphology as well as blood flow. Infrared scrotal thermography increases accuracy in the diagnosis of varicocele. This article attempts to summarize recent advances in scrotal imaging with regard to testicular and extratesticular disorders.
Watanabe
Yuji
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Department of Radiology, Kurashiki Central Hospital, Kurashiki, Japan. yw5904@kchnet.or.jp
D005834:Genital Neoplasms, Male / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D012611:Scrotum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013817:Thermography; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014646:Varicocele / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging