Using Computed Tomography to Rule Out Cryptorchidism in a Muntjac Deer.

IF 0.7 Q4 RADIOLOGY, NUCLEAR MEDICINE & MEDICAL IMAGING
Radiologic Technology Pub Date : 2024-07-01
Bradford Gildon, Daniela Yuschenkoff
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Abstract

Background: This case describes a Reeves' muntjac deer (Muntiacus reevesi) with a suspected undescended testicle or cryptorchidism. The cryptorchid testicle could not be palpated or visualized with sonography. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) imaging was performed to avoid an exploratory surgical operation, but no cryptorchid testicle was discovered. The final diagnosis was a singular testicular anorchia.

Discussion: Cryptorchidism and hypogonadism affect a relatively small population of male infants but are the most common male genitourinary anomalies. Identifying the location of the undescended testicle is paramount because surgical intervention should occur before the individual's first birthday. Although sonography and magnetic resonance imaging can help identify the location of undescended testicles, when the testicle is intra-abdominal, surgical intervention often is required to identify or confirm the location.

Conclusion: Although CT is not a first-line imaging modality in human infants with suspected cryptorchidism because of the associated radiation exposure, this case serves as evidence that it might be useful.

利用计算机断层扫描排除麂鹿的隐睾症。
背景:本病例描述了一只疑似睾丸未降或隐睾的里维斯麂鹿(Muntiacus reevesi)。用超声波检查无法触及或看到隐睾。为了避免进行探查性手术,患者接受了对比增强计算机断层扫描(CT)成像,但没有发现隐睾。最终诊断为单侧睾丸无睾症:讨论:隐睾症和性腺功能减退症影响的男婴人数相对较少,但却是最常见的男性泌尿生殖系统畸形。确定未下降睾丸的位置至关重要,因为手术治疗应在婴儿一岁前进行。虽然超声波和磁共振成像可帮助确定未降睾丸的位置,但当睾丸位于腹腔内时,往往需要手术干预来确定或确认位置:结论:尽管由于相关辐射暴露,CT 并非人类婴儿疑似隐睾症的一线成像方式,但该病例证明了它可能是有用的。
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Radiologic Technology
Radiologic Technology RADIOLOGY, NUCLEAR MEDICINE & MEDICAL IMAGING-
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期刊介绍: Radiologic Technology is an official scholarly journal of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists. Published continuously since 1929, it circulates to more than 145,000 readers worldwide. This award-winning bimonthly Journal covers all disciplines and specialties within medical imaging, including radiography, mammography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear medicine imaging, sonography and cardiovascular-interventional radiography. In addition to peer-reviewed research articles, Radi
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