Cowden syndrome echocardiography and ultrasound: Difference between revisions
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[[Ultrasound]] of the [[testicles]] may be helpful in the diagnosis of [[cowden syndrome]]. Findings on an ultrasound suggestive of [[cowden syndrome]] include: | [[Ultrasound]] of the [[testicles]] may be helpful in the diagnosis of [[cowden syndrome]]. Findings on an ultrasound suggestive of [[cowden syndrome]] include:<ref name="VenkatanarasimhaHilmy2011">{{cite journal|last1=Venkatanarasimha|first1=Nanda|last2=Hilmy|first2=Shakira|last3=Freeman|first3=Simon|title=Case 175: Testicular Lipomatosis in Cowden Disease|journal=Radiology|volume=261|issue=2|year=2011|pages=654–658|issn=0033-8419|doi=10.1148/radiol.11091151}}</ref> | ||
*Testicular swelling | *[[Testicular]] [[lipomatosis]] | ||
*Hydrocele | *[[Testicular]] swelling | ||
*[[Hydrocele]] | |||
*Intratesticular hyperechoic masses of varying sizes | *Intratesticular hyperechoic masses of varying sizes | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Vamsikrishna Gunnam M.B.B.S [2]
Overview
There are ultrasound findings associated with cowden syndrome.Ultrasound may be helpful in the diagnosis of complications of cowden syndrome, which include testicular swelling, hydrocele , and hyperechoic masses of the testes.
Ultrasound
Ultrasound of the testicles may be helpful in the diagnosis of cowden syndrome. Findings on an ultrasound suggestive of cowden syndrome include:[1]
- Testicular lipomatosis
- Testicular swelling
- Hydrocele
- Intratesticular hyperechoic masses of varying sizes
References
- ↑ Venkatanarasimha, Nanda; Hilmy, Shakira; Freeman, Simon (2011). "Case 175: Testicular Lipomatosis in Cowden Disease". Radiology. 261 (2): 654–658. doi:10.1148/radiol.11091151. ISSN 0033-8419.