MR Imaging of Scrotal Tumors and Pseudotumors 1 LEARNING

Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging is an important imaging technique in the evaluation of scrotal masses, providing a useful adjunct to ultrasonography (US). Although US is the modality of choice for initial evaluation of scrotal pathologic conditions because of its wide availability, low cost, and high sensitivity for detection of testicular and paratesticular disease processes, US findings may occasionally be inconclusive. MR imaging may provide additional information in these cases, often affecting patient management. This article reviews and illustrates the MR imaging features of solid extratesticular and intratesticular benign and malignant scrotal tumors, as well as nonneoplastic lesions that can mimic neoplasia. Normal scrotal MR anatomic features and optimal MR imaging technique are also presented.

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