Preliminary Diagnosis: Epididymitis
I. What imaging technique is first-line for this diagnosis?
Gray Scale and Color Doppler sonographic evaluation of the bilateral testicles and epididymi.
II. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of this technique for diagnosing epididymitis.
Advantages
- Offers great portability.
- Does not expose the patient to ionizing radiation.
- Very quick to perform.
- Able to detail both arterial and venous vascular structures and associated waveforms with exquisite detail.
Disadvantages
- Sonographic imaging is somewhat operator dependent.
III. What are the contraindications for the first-line imaging technique?
No specific contraindications to sonographic imaging exist.
IV. What alternative imaging techniques are available?
No other alternative imaging techniques exist.
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