title: Intratesticular arteriovenous malformation. Clinical course, ultrasound and MRI findings of an extremely rare lesion on a 7 year follow-up basis.
abstract: We present the clinical course, sonographic and MRI findings of an intratesticular arteriovenous malformation (AVM) found in a patient during routine check-up for infertility evaluation. Seven years ago, patient's refusal for surgical removal of the lesion led to follow-up ultrasound examinations and finally to an MRI examination. Arteriovenous malformations of male genitalia have been reported in the literature (penis, scrotum, spermatic cord and epididimys). However, this is the second case of an intratesticular AVM and the first one with a long clinical follow-up.
authors.affiliation: Radiologic Department, Areteion Hospital, University of Athens, Athens, Greece. bill_skiadas@yahoo.gr
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Skiadas
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Antoniou
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Primetis
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Moulopoulos
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Vlahos
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001165:Arteriovenous Malformations / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D018450:Disease Progression; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013737:Testis / Q000098:blood supply*