Features of testicular epidermoid cysts on contrast-enhanced sonography and real-time tissue elastography

J Ultrasound Med. 2012 Jan;31(1):115-22. doi: 10.7863/jum.2012.31.1.115.

Abstract

A series of 7 testicular epidermoid cysts were imaged by contrast-enhanced sonography to assess internal vascularity and by real-time tissue elastography to grade stiffness by a visual and strain ratio quantification scoring system. No internal vascular enhancement was seen on contrast-enhanced sonography; the 3 largest lesions showed rim enhancement. On the real-time elastographic color display, all lesions were predominantly blue ("hard"), and the lesions analyzed for the strain ratio had a mean value of 43.57. Contrast-enhanced sonography depicts the absence of vascular flow, and real-time elastography shows that the epidermoid cysts are hard. This combination of information will help further characterize these lesions.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Contrast Media*
  • Elasticity Imaging Techniques / methods*
  • Epidermal Cyst / blood supply
  • Epidermal Cyst / diagnostic imaging*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Image Enhancement / methods*
  • Male
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Testicular Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Testis / blood supply
  • Testis / diagnostic imaging
  • Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color / methods
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Contrast Media