A variety of benign and malignant masses can be found in the inguinal canal (IC). Benign
causes of masses in the IC include spermatic cord lipoma, hematoma, abscess …

Hydrocele is defined as an abnormal collection of serous fluid in the potential space
between the parietal and visceral layers of the tunica vaginalis. In the majority of affected …

Extratesticular lesions are common incidental findings at ultrasonography (US) among men
and boys. Most lesions originate from or depend on the tunica vaginalis, a mesothelium …

Sexual differentiation is the result of complex genetic and endocrine mechanisms that are
closely associated with the development of both the genitourinary system and the adrenal …

The ultrasonographic image of an organ is a product of scattering and reflection of high-
frequency ultrasound beams by discrete units of tissue. The number of acoustic tissue …

Infertile men are frequently affected by physical abnormalities that might be detected on
routine general and genital examinations. These structural abnormalities might damage or …

Conventional US is the primary imaging modality for the evaluation of the scrotum, due to its
high resolution, availability, cost-effectiveness and absence of ionizing radiation. Grayscale …

Ultrasound plays an important role and adds essential information in diagnosing benign
intrascrotal lesions. Characterization of benign intrascrotal lesions with sonography, in …

OBJECTIVE To review all non‐germ‐cell testicular lesions presenting at our institution and
to determine the feasibility of testis‐sparing surgery for these patients. PATIENTS AND …

Background Since hydrocelectomy remains the choice of surgical treatment of hydrocele
and standard surgical procedures may cause postoperative discomfort and complications, a …