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Incidental Scrotal Findings at Imaging-2: Miscellaneous Benign Conditions

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High-frequency ultrasound is the imaging modality of choice for the evaluation of scrotal disorders. Infrequently, scrotal ultrasound may demonstrate a non-palpable lesion which may be detected incidentally during the examinations performed for indications such as scrotal pain, infertility, and trauma. Although most intratesticular masses are malignant, benign lesions can also occur within the testes. In the appropriate clinical setting, familiarity with the imaging features of various benign scrotal disorders may allow a prompt and accurate diagnosis thus helping to salvage the testis.

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We would like to acknowledge our sincere thanks to Mustafa Secil, MD for his providing Fig. 1.

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  1. Department of Radiology, Ankara Training and Research Hospital, 06590, Ankara, Turkey

    Ahmet T. Turgut

  2. Department of Imaging Sciences, University of Rochester School of Medicine, 601 Elmwood Ave, Box 648, Rochester, NY, 14642, USA

    Vikram S. Dogra

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    Michele Bertolotto

  2. Ospedale di Cattinara, Department of Urology, University of Trieste, Strada di Fiume 447, Trieste, 34149, Italy

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Turgut, A.T., Dogra, V.S. (2011). Incidental Scrotal Findings at Imaging-2: Miscellaneous Benign Conditions. In: Bertolotto, M., Trombetta, C. (eds) Scrotal Pathology. Medical Radiology(). Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/174_2011_197

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