Imaging of traumatic injuries to the scrotum and penis.
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this article is to review scrotal and penile anatomy, the role of ultrasound in evaluating scrotal and penile trauma, and the vast spectrum of sonographic manifestations of scrotal and penile trauma.


CONCLUSIONS
Scrotal and penile trauma is an uncommon type of trauma injury. However, knowledge of scrotal and penile anatomy and the appropriate imaging findings associated with acute traumatic injuries is important in establishing the correct diagnosis. Sonography is considered the first choice of imaging modalities in establishing a diagnosis and triaging patients into surgical and nonsurgical treatment.
1 All authors: Department of Radiology, University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Ave, PO Box 648, Rochester, NY 14642.
Refky
R
Nicola
Nancy
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Carson
Vikram S
VS
Dogra
D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010413:Penis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000293:injuries*; D012611:Scrotum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000293:injuries*; D018608:Ultrasonography, Doppler / Q000379:methods; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*