Abstract
A 14-year-old male presented with bilateral scrotal pain. Ultrasound with Doppler revealed multiple bilateral testicular masses that were hypoechoic and hypervascular. Tumor markers and endocrinologic work-up were normal. Bilateral inguinal exploration of the testicles was done and biopsy revealed inflammation with no evidence of malignancy. The patient's pain resolved a few weeks postoperatively. Follow-up ultrasound revealed resolution of the masses. Multiple pathologic testicular entities can present as hypoechoic areas on sonography. Thorough work-up should be performed prior to advocating orchiectomy based only on ultrasound findings.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 337-339 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of Pediatric Urology |
Volume | 3 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 2007 |
Keywords
- Exploration
- Orchitis
- Testicular mass
- Testicular pain
- Ultrasound
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Urology