Caudal view. Aid in testicular scanning

Clin Nucl Med. 1987 Aug;12(8):614-6. doi: 10.1097/00003072-198708000-00007.

Abstract

A false-positive scan for testicular torsion can be obtained in a scrotal scan when either a hernia or hydrocele overlies the testicle. The case of a patient in whom a false-positive scan was avoided by the use of a caudal view is reported.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Epididymitis / complications
  • Epididymitis / diagnostic imaging
  • False Positive Reactions
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Radionuclide Imaging
  • Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m*
  • Spermatic Cord Torsion / diagnostic imaging
  • Spermatocele / complications
  • Spermatocele / diagnostic imaging*

Substances

  • Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m