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Scrotal imaging, particularly with ultrasound (US), is a critical tool for accurate and rapid diagnosis of a variety of acute and subacute conditions. This review presents a framework for assessing abnormal imaging findings in adults based on four major categories: neoplastic, inflammatory, traumatic, and vascular. Miscellaneous conditions, including mimics for malignant neoplasms, are also presented, in addition to basic clinical background to allow radiologists to provide refined interpretations in the context of current management algorithms.
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Wagner, B.J. (2014). Imaging of the Male Pelvis: Scrotum. In: Hodler, J., von Schulthess, G.K., Kubik-Huch, R.A., Zollikofer, C.L. (eds) Diseases of the Abdomen and Pelvis 2014–2017. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-5659-6_22
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