16. Scrotal Swelling: Its Evaluation by Doppler Ultrasonography
Muhammad Ashraf Kasi
ABSTRACT
Objective: To determine the role of Doppler Ultrasound in the evaluation of scrotal swelling.
Study Design: Descriptive study.
Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Department of Radiology, Bolan Medical Complex Hospital Quetta from Jan 2016 to Dec 2016.
Materials and Methods: The 102 patients were selected from the outdoor, indoor and emergency departments of Bolan medical complex hospital Quetta. Patients presented with clinical signs and symptoms and Doppler ultrasound findings suggestive of scrotal pathologies. Colour doppler ultrasonography was used in the evaluation of scrotal pathologies. The patients were examined in various positions and with valsalva maneuver.
Results: The 102 patients of all ages were included in this study which comprises hydrocele 28 (27.4%), epididymo-orchitis 19 (18.6%), varicocele 18 (17.6%), Spermatocele/epididymal cysts 22(21.5%), testicular growth 3 (2.9%), inguinal hernia 6 (5.8%), testicular torsion 2 (1.9%), scrotal trauma 2 (1.9%) and p ocele 2 (1.9%). Intratesticular lesions were 32(31.3%) and extratesticular lesions were 70(68.6%).
Conclusion: Doppler ultrasound was used as an effective tool in the diagnosis of scrotal pathologies. Ultrasound is a non invasive imaging tool, cost effective and easily available.
Key Words: Scrotal Swelling, Evaluation, Doppler Ultrasonography
Citation of articles: Kasi MA. Scrotal Swelling: Its Evaluation by D ppler Ultrasonography. Med Forum 2017;28(7):67-69.