Cowden syndrome echocardiography and ultrasound

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:

• Testicular lipomatosis
• Testicular Hamartomas
• Epididymal tumor
• Testicular swelling
• Hydrocele
• Intratesticular hyperechoic masses of varying sizes

Testicular Microlithiasis - Case courtesy Darshana D. Rasalkar and Bhawan K. Paunipagar

Hypoechoic mass in Cowden Syndrome- Case courtesy by Darshana D. Rasalkar and Bhawan K. Paunipagar