Prenatal scrotal ultrasound: providing new clues in cryptorchidism

Ultrasound Prenatal Diagnosis of Inguinal Scrotal Hernia and Contralateral Hydrocele

Fetal inguinal scrotal hernia is a rare condition resulting in an abnormal embryonic process of the tunica vaginalis. We report a case of ultrasound prenatal diagnosis of inguinal scrotal hernia associated with contralateral hydrocele in a woman at 37 weeks of gestation, referred to our clinic for a scrotal mass. Differential diagnosis includes hydrocele, teratoma, hemangiomas, solid tumours of...

Scrotal Ultrasound

Portability, safety, low cost and efficiency, together with the ability to accurately define pathology rapidly, have made ultrasound the primary imaging modality for evaluation of the scrotum, testis and paratesticular structures. These factors provide for timely diagnosis and treatment. Scrotal ultrasound is particularly helpful when a physical examination is inconclusive or a disease process ...

Scrotal Ultrasound in Urology

Histological changes of the scrotal testis in unilateral cryptorchidism.

A clinical case of acquired unilateral cryptorchidism after herniotomy was described. Extensive degenerative changes were histologically observed not only in the cryptorchid testis but also in the scrotal one, and were regarded as underlying processes of sterility in the case of unilateral cryptorchidism . In experimental unilateral cryptorchidism in dogs, histologically demon strable spermatog...

Clinical Perspectives of Scrotal Ultrasound in Urology

Scrotal ultrasound is widely used in modern hospitals as the first-line evaluation of almost all scrotal abnormalities. It provides useful and timely information for physicians to make management decisions without delay. This chapter is written in accordance with the clinical perspectives of urologists, as opposed to the technical interpretation of radiologists, in order to provide practical as...