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Extratesticular cystic and solid scrotal masses are commonly encountered in pediatrics. The most common extratesticular malignancy is paratesticular rhabdomyosarcoma. The remainder of the common pathologies encountered -- appendage torsion, epididymitis and varicoceles -- are mostly benign. These frequently encountered benign lesions are confidently differentiated from paratesticular rhadbomyosarcoma using high-frequency scrotal sonography in combination with clinical features. Less commonly encountered extratesticular masses may not be as easily classified; however, these also have distinguishing features that can enable differentiation from malignancy. This review discusses the sonographic findings, and relevant clinical and pathological manifestations of the more unusual extratesticular masses encountered in two tertiary pediatric institutions during a 10-year period. While these extratesticular pathologies are encountered relatively infrequently, recognition of their manifestations enables appropriate management.
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Annam, A., Munden, M.M., Mehollin-Ray, A.R. et al. Extratesticular masses in children: taking ultrasound beyond paratesticular rhabdomyosarcoma. Pediatr Radiol 45, 1382–1391 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-015-3316-x
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