Qualitative and quantitative spermatic cord abnormalities at CT predict symptomatic scrotal pathology.

Ryan T WhitesellJohn F BrunnerHeather R Collins Douglas H Sheafor

Published in: Abdominal radiology (New York) (2024)

Simple quantitative assessment of differential cord enhancement is highly accurate and specific for SSP at CECT. Qualitative abnormalities at CECT and NECT are also both predictors of SSP, however, CECT significantly out-performs non-contrast exams.

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magnetic resonance
computed tomography
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