Color Doppler Imaging of the Scrotum

Abstract

Sonographic evaluation of the scrotum provides an accurate method to evaluate normal anatomy and diagnose scrotal pathology. The anatomy, venous and arterial supply as well as the sonographic evaluation are described herein. This review also describes pathologies that may be encountered during sonographic evaluation.

Keywords

epididymo-orchitis torsion varicocele hydrocele testicular microlithiasis testicular neoplasms germ cell tumors

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