Ultrasound Imaging of Scrotal Wall Thizckening and Its Significance in the Diagnosis of Fournier's Cangrene in Older Men

Abstract

Scrotal sonograms of a series of older patients with scrotal wall thickening were analyzed retrospectively for associated sonographic, radiographic, and clinical features. Scrotal thickening in debilitated, older men can be a sign of more grave pathology and may be associated with a significant morbidity.

Keywords

scrotal wall Fournier's gangrene hydrocele ultrasound

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