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Language: Spanish
References: 10
Page: 52-53
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ABSTRACT

Introduction: ultrasonography is the commonest form of scrotal imaging for evaluating patients with scrotal pathology with a high sensibility and specificity. In spite of this fact, the real indications for it´s use in clinical practice still have not been precisely established. Objectives: To evaluate retrospectively and in a comparative basis the real usefulness of this diagnostic weapon in patients with scrotal symptoms. Materials and methods: 38 men with scrotal symptoms were examined by and urologist and underwent to scrotal ultrasound. Clinical and ultrasonographic diagnosis were compared and the effect on subsequent management recorded. Results: The clinical and ultrasonographic diagnosis agreed in 34 patients (89.4%). Scrotal ultrasound provided additional diagnosis in 5 and differed in 4 (10.6%). Although, management was altered in only one patient. Conclusion: Clinical diagnosis is correct in a considerable number of men with scrotal symptoms; the routine use of scrotal ultrasound is inappropriate and should be reserved for specific indications.

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