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What is the sonographic appearance of a seminoma?
What is the sonographic appearance of a seminoma?
Hypoechoic lesion with smooth, well-defined borders
What is the sonographic appearance of an embryonal cell carcinoma?
What is the sonographic appearance of an embryonal cell carcinoma?
Small hypoechoic mass with areas of increased echogenicity due to calcification, irregular borders, and may contain a cystic area
What is the sonographic appearance of a choriocarcinoma?
What is the sonographic appearance of a choriocarcinoma?
Irregular borders, complex lesion, and metastasis usually seen
What is the sonographic appearance of a metastasis to the testis?
What is the sonographic appearance of a metastasis to the testis?
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What is the sonographic appearance of a lymphoma and leukemia in the testis?
What is the sonographic appearance of a lymphoma and leukemia in the testis?
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What is the sonographic appearance of chronic lymphocytic leukemia in the testis?
What is the sonographic appearance of chronic lymphocytic leukemia in the testis?
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Flashcards
Seminoma
Seminoma
Hypoechoic lesion with smooth, well-defined borders.
Embryonal cell carcinoma
Embryonal cell carcinoma
Small hypoechoic mass with calcification, irregular borders, may have cystic area.
Teratoma
Teratoma
Complex mass, usually cystic or solid with well-defined borders and acoustic shadowing.
Choriocarcinoma
Choriocarcinoma
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Metastasis
Metastasis
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Lymphoma
Lymphoma
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Leukemia
Leukemia
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Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
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Acoustic shadowing
Acoustic shadowing
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Study Notes
Seminoma
- Hypoechoic lesion
- Smooth, well-defined borders
Embryonal Cell Carcinoma
- Small hypoechoic mass
- Areas of increased echogenicity (calcification)
- Irregular borders
- May contain cystic areas
Teratoma
- Complex mass (cystic or solid)
- Well-defined borders
- Acoustic shadowing
Choriocarcinoma
- Irregular borders
- Complex lesion
- Metastasis usually seen
Metastasis
- Solid hypoechoic lesion
- Uncommonly hyper-echoic or mixed echogenicity
Lymphoma and Leukemia
- Enlarged testis
- Diffuse or focal decreased echogenicity
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Well-circumscribed
- Anechoic
- Through transmission
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Description
This quiz covers various types of testicular tumors, including Seminoma, Embryonal Cell Carcinoma, Teratoma, Choriocarcinoma, and Metastasis. Each type is described with characteristic imaging features, which are crucial for differentiation and diagnosis. Test your knowledge on the echogenicity and borders of these lesions.