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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Pathology
Clinical Issues
TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Spermatic cord torsion
Definitions
- Spontaneous or traumatic twisting of testis and spermatic cord within scrotum, resulting in vascular occlusion/infarction
IMAGING
General Features
Ultrasonographic Findings
MR Findings
Nuclear Medicine Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Staging, Grading, & Classification
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Esposito F et al: The "whirlpool sign", a US finding in partial torsion of the spermatic cord: 4 cases. J Ultrasound. 17(4):313-5, 2014
- Avery LL et al: Imaging of penile and scrotal emergencies. Radiographics. 33(3):721-40, 2013
- Yusuf GT et al: A review of ultrasound imaging in scrotal emergencies. J Ultrasound. 16(4):171-8, 2013
- Sung EK et al: Sonography of the pediatric scrotum: emphasis on the Ts--torsion, trauma, and tumors. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 198(5):996-1003, 2012
- Yagil Y et al: Role of Doppler ultrasonography in the triage of acute scrotum in the emergency department. J Ultrasound Med. 29(1):11-21, 2010
- Prando D: Torsion of the spermatic cord: the main gray-scale and doppler sonographic signs. Abdom Imaging. 34(5):648-61, 2009
- Bhatt S et al: Role of US in testicular and scrotal trauma. Radiographics. 28(6):1617-29, 2008
- Pepe P et al: Does color Doppler sonography improve the clinical assessment of patients with acute scrotum? Eur J Radiol. 60(1):120-4, 2006
- Schalamon J et al: Management of acute scrotum in children--the impact of Doppler ultrasound. J Pediatr Surg. 41(8):1377-80, 2006
- Vijayaraghavan SB: Sonographic differential diagnosis of acute scrotum: real-time whirlpool sign, a key sign of torsion. J Ultrasound Med. 25(5):563-74, 2006
- Dogra V et al: Acute painful scrotum. Radiol Clin North Am. 42(2):349-63, 2004
- Dogra VS et al: Torsion and beyond: new twists in spectral Doppler evaluation of the scrotum. J Ultrasound Med. 23(8):1077-85, 2004
- Dogra VS et al: Sonography of the scrotum. Radiology. 227(1):18-36, 2003
- Arce JD et al: Sonographic diagnosis of acute spermatic cord torsion. Rotation of the cord: a key to the diagnosis. Pediatr Radiol. 32(7):485-91, 2002
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Pathology
Clinical Issues
TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Spermatic cord torsion
Definitions
- Spontaneous or traumatic twisting of testis and spermatic cord within scrotum, resulting in vascular occlusion/infarction
IMAGING
General Features
Ultrasonographic Findings
MR Findings
Nuclear Medicine Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Staging, Grading, & Classification
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Esposito F et al: The "whirlpool sign", a US finding in partial torsion of the spermatic cord: 4 cases. J Ultrasound. 17(4):313-5, 2014
- Avery LL et al: Imaging of penile and scrotal emergencies. Radiographics. 33(3):721-40, 2013
- Yusuf GT et al: A review of ultrasound imaging in scrotal emergencies. J Ultrasound. 16(4):171-8, 2013
- Sung EK et al: Sonography of the pediatric scrotum: emphasis on the Ts--torsion, trauma, and tumors. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 198(5):996-1003, 2012
- Yagil Y et al: Role of Doppler ultrasonography in the triage of acute scrotum in the emergency department. J Ultrasound Med. 29(1):11-21, 2010
- Prando D: Torsion of the spermatic cord: the main gray-scale and doppler sonographic signs. Abdom Imaging. 34(5):648-61, 2009
- Bhatt S et al: Role of US in testicular and scrotal trauma. Radiographics. 28(6):1617-29, 2008
- Pepe P et al: Does color Doppler sonography improve the clinical assessment of patients with acute scrotum? Eur J Radiol. 60(1):120-4, 2006
- Schalamon J et al: Management of acute scrotum in children--the impact of Doppler ultrasound. J Pediatr Surg. 41(8):1377-80, 2006
- Vijayaraghavan SB: Sonographic differential diagnosis of acute scrotum: real-time whirlpool sign, a key sign of torsion. J Ultrasound Med. 25(5):563-74, 2006
- Dogra V et al: Acute painful scrotum. Radiol Clin North Am. 42(2):349-63, 2004
- Dogra VS et al: Torsion and beyond: new twists in spectral Doppler evaluation of the scrotum. J Ultrasound Med. 23(8):1077-85, 2004
- Dogra VS et al: Sonography of the scrotum. Radiology. 227(1):18-36, 2003
- Arce JD et al: Sonographic diagnosis of acute spermatic cord torsion. Rotation of the cord: a key to the diagnosis. Pediatr Radiol. 32(7):485-91, 2002
