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ArticleInsights into imaging2021

Shorter anogenital distance is observed in patients with testicular microlithiasis using magnetic resonance imaging.

Malene Roland Vils Pedersen, Palle Jørn Osther, Søren Rafael Rafaelsen

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Article in Insights into imaging, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Malene Roland Vils PedersenDepartment of Radiology, Vejle Hospital, University of Southern Denmark, Beriderbakken 4, Vejle, Denmark. Malene.Roland.Vils.Pedersen@rsyd.dk.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5167-7968
Palle Jørn OstherInstitute of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, Campusvej 55, Odense, Denmark.
Søren Rafael RafaelsenDepartment of Radiology, Vejle Hospital, University of Southern Denmark, Beriderbakken 4, Vejle, Denmark.
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Abstract

objectiveTo investigate the anogenital distance in patients with and without testicular microlithiasis (TML).

methodsA total of 101 patients underwent a conventional standard clinical B-mode scrotal ultrasonography and scrotal MRI. The patients were divided into two groups: patients with TML and non-TML. The latter served as control group. The anogenital distance was measured by a straight line from center of the anus to the posterior base of scrotum using MRI.

resultsIn the TML group, mean AGD was 5.4 (± 1.07) cm (range 29-79 mm), and in non-TML 5.9 (± 1.03) cm (range 35-85 mm) (p = 0.04).

conclusionMRI is a useful tool to measure the AGD. It is easy to perform without any discomfort to patients. We found AGD to be lower in patients with TML.

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AndrologyAnogenital distanceMagnetic resonance imagingTesticular microlithiasis

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PMID33846876
PMCPMC8042061
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