Diagnostic value of high frequency color Doppler ultrasonography for epididymitis.
- Author:
Xiao-Yi CHEN
1
;
Wen LONG
;
Wen-Jin FU
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adolescent; Adult; Epididymitis; diagnosis; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color; methods
- From: National Journal of Andrology 2002;8(2):115-116
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVESTo evaluate the diagnostic value of color Doppler ultrasonography for epididymitis.
METHODSHigh frequency color Doppler ultrasonography was performed in 42 patients with epididymitis and 21 health volunteers.
RESULTSCompared with control group, epididymis enlarged significantly all in head, body and tail in 92% of patients with epididymitis. Bilateral epididymitis occurred in 73% of patients. Color Doppler flow imaging (CDFI), in patient group, showed the markedly increased flow signals bright in bundle in epididymis. Mild hydroccele of testis and orchitis were companied in most patients(93%). Orchitis was often complicated in the patients with long history.
CONCLUSIONSHigh frequency color Doppler ultrasonography can be a preferred exam method and has diagnostic value for epididymitis.
