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How to Ultrasound a Painful Testicle and Mass

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Ultrasound is the primary imaging modality in the assessment of the male genital tract. It is quick, readily available and does not involve ionising radiation. It is an accurate tool in assessing for the causes of testicular pain and masses.

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  • Alty J, Hoey E. Practical ultrasound: an illustrated guide. Boca Raton: CRC Press; 2013.

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Ikwuagwu, A. (2023). How to Ultrasound a Painful Testicle and Mass. In: Tolofari, S., Moon, D., Starmer, B., Payne, S. (eds) Imaging and Technology in Urology . Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-26058-2_7

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