title: A novel false-positive cause in testis scintigraphy in the diagnosis of testis torsion.
abstract: Testis scintigraphy is the most reliable modality in the diagnosis of testis torsion since it directly reflects the vascularity of the testis. The 'rim sign' is considered as the pathognomonic sign of the missed torsion. However, there are some possible false-positive cases. In this case report, we would like to present an unexpected false-positive cause of the 'rim sign' in testis scintigraphy in an 18-year-old male patient.
authors.affiliation: Department of Nuclear Medicine, Fırat University Hospital, Elazig, Turkey. zehrapinarkoc@gmail.com
authors.forename: Zehra Pinar
authors.initials: ZP
authors.lastname: Koç
authors.forename: Rahmi
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Onur
authors.forename: Tansel Ansal
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: Balci
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D005189:False Positive Reactions; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D012611:Scrotum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D013085:Spermatic Cord / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D013086:Spermatic Cord Torsion / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D013737:Testis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014646:Varicocele / Q000601:surgery