title: Segmental testicular infarction: conservative management is feasible and safe.
abstract: Segmental testicular infarction is a rare cause of acute scrotum. Its aetiology is not well defined and it can be clinically confused with a testicular tumour. Because the differential diagnosis between segmental testicular infarction and testicular tumour can be difficult, most authors in the past recommended surgery. Imaging plays an important role in the preoperative diagnosis, with a colour Doppler ultrasonography as the investigation of choice although magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can be useful in doubtful cases. The objective of this retrospective study was to describe the radiologic findings and the outcome of conservative management in a single-centre experience of 19 cases of segmental testicular infarction.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, St James University Hospital, Leeds, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Sanjeev
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Madaan
authors.forename: Steven
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Joniau
authors.forename: Katrien
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Klockaerts
authors.forename: Liesbeth
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: DeWever
authors.forename: Evelyne
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Lerut
authors.forename: Raymond
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Oyen
authors.forename: Hendrik
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Van Poppel
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003287:Contrast Media; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007238:Infarction / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013733:Testicular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D013737:Testis / Q000098:blood supply*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D018615:Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media