ArticleJournal of medical ultrasonics (2001)2024
Contrast-enhanced ultrasound findings in testicular torsion and non-testicular torsion.
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- Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) in urgent and emergent pediatric conditions: a comprehensive review.Emergency radiology · 2026Review
- Diagnostic Approaches and Clinical Markers for Testicular Torsion in Non-Neonatal Patients.Pediatrics international : official journal of the Japan Pediatric SocietyArticle
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Abstract
purposeTesticular torsion requires emergency surgery; thus, prompt and correct diagnosis is very important. Ultrasound with color Doppler is usually the first-choice modality for diagnosis; however, skill and experience are required for confident diagnosis. Recently, contrast-enhanced ultrasound for the diagnosis of testicular torsion has been reported, but there have been only a few reports. This study aimed to compare contrast-enhanced ultrasound findings in cases of testicular torsion and non-testicular torsion.
methodsPatients who underwent contrast-enhanced ultrasound for acute scrotum at our institution between April 2010 and January 2023 were divided into testicular torsion (n = 17) and non-testicular torsion (n = 16) groups. The respective contrast-enhanced ultrasound findings were retrospectively examined and compared.
resultsIn 16 out of 17 cases of testicular torsion, the parenchyma of the affected testis was not enhanced. In the remaining case, reduced contrast enhancement was observed; however, it was still notably less than that observed on the unaffected testis. On the other hand, in all cases of non-testicular torsion (n = 16), the parenchyma of the affected testis was notably enhanced.
conclusionContrast-enhanced ultrasound is considered an easy and accurate method for diagnosing testicular torsion.
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