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Preliminary Diagnosis: Testicular torsion
I. What imaging technique is first-line for this diagnosis
- Gray scale and color Doppler sonographic evaluation of the bilateral testicles and epididymi.
II. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of this technique for diagnosis of testicular torsion.
Advantages
- Highly portable
- Does not expose the patient to ionizing radiation.
- Highly specific and sensitive in diagnosing testicular torsion
Disadvantages
- Operator-dependent.
III. What are the contraindications for the first-line imaging technique?
- No specific contraindications exist.
IV. What alternative imaging techniques are available?
- No alternative imaging techniques exist.
V. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of the alternative techniques for diagnosis of testicular torsion.
- Not applicable
VI. What are the contraindications for the alternative imaging techniques?
- Not applicable
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