Sonography of bilharzial masses of the scrotum
โ Scribed by Mahmoud H. Abul-Khair; Nabil M. Arafa; Abdalla M. Sobeih; Abdel A. A. Taalab
- Book ID
- 102328459
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 1980
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 193 KB
- Volume
- 8
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0091-2751
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โฆ Synopsis
Abstract
Five patients with bilharzial masses of the spermatic cord were studied. Clinical examination and laboratory tests were performed. Plain radiology was used in 1 case to illustrate the calcified masses. Sonography in these patients gives a characteristic picture, with echogenic multiple masses with posterior shadowing. Operative excision of these masses was performed, and histopathological examination was carried out to verify the diagnosis.
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