The use of MR imaging in scrotal disease.
- Author:
Joon Hyuk HONG
1
;
Choung Soo KIM
;
Tai Young AHN
Author Information
1. Department of Urology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
magnetic resonance imaging;
scrotal disease
- MeSH:
Complement System Proteins;
Diagnosis;
Endodermal Sinus Tumor;
Lymphoma;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging*;
Physical Examination;
Sarcoma;
Seminoma;
Spermatic Cord;
Spermatic Cord Torsion;
Testis;
Ultrasonography
- From:Korean Journal of Urology
1992;33(4):648-652
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
In the diagnosis of scrotal disease, many imaging modalities have been used to complement physical examination, of which high resolution ultrasonography is the modality of choice presently. But it has many disadvantages : small field of view, dependence on operator`s skill etc. We think that MR imaging can compensate these drawbacks with high contrast and good spatial resolution. We compared MR imaging of 16 cases of scrotal disease including 6 testis tumors with final diagnosis based on their pathologic results or clinical course. The cases are 6 testis tumors(3 seminoma. 2 yolk sac tumor. 1 malignant lymphoma. 1 spermatic cord sarcoma 5 epididymo-orchitis. 2 spermatic cord torsions and 2 hydroceles. In the case of testis tumor. We could differentiate seminoma from non-seminomatous tumors and evaluate local extension of the tumors. MR imaging is considered to have a useful and compensatory role in diagnosis of scrotal disease.
