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Abstract
Acute epididymal septic inflammation is a common scrotal emergency among adolescents. Nevertheless, cases of testicular ischemia and necrosis are still rare. We report a rare case of testicular ischemic necrosis caused by inflammation in a 16-year-old male youth. Four ultrasound examinations were carried out throughout this period. This article also provides a concise literature review on testicular ischemic necrosis induced by acute epididymo-orchitis. The case emphasizes the clinical manifestations, ultrasonographic findings, histopathological characteristics, and treatment approaches.
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The Journal of Clinical Ultrasound (JCU) is an international journal dedicated to the worldwide dissemination of scientific information on diagnostic and therapeutic applications of medical sonography.
The scope of the journal includes--but is not limited to--the following areas: sonography of the gastrointestinal tract, genitourinary tract, vascular system, nervous system, head and neck, chest, breast, musculoskeletal system, and other superficial structures; Doppler applications; obstetric and pediatric applications; and interventional sonography. Studies comparing sonography with other imaging modalities are encouraged, as are studies evaluating the economic impact of sonography. Also within the journal''s scope are innovations and improvements in instrumentation and examination techniques and the use of contrast agents.
JCU publishes original research articles, case reports, pictorial essays, technical notes, and letters to the editor. The journal is also dedicated to being an educational resource for its readers, through the publication of review articles and various scientific contributions from members of the editorial board and other world-renowned experts in sonography.