Testicular Tumors Sonographic Appearance
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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?

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?

Irregular borders, complex lesion, and metastasis usually seen

What is the sonographic appearance of a metastasis to the testis?

<p>Solid hypoechoic lesion, uncommonly may appear as hyperechoic or mixed echogenicity</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the sonographic appearance of a lymphoma and leukemia in the testis?

<p>Enlarged testis with diffuse or focal areas of decreased echogenicity</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the sonographic appearance of chronic lymphocytic leukemia in the testis?

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Seminoma

Hypoechoic lesion with smooth, well-defined borders.

Embryonal cell carcinoma

Small hypoechoic mass with calcification, irregular borders, may have cystic area.

Teratoma

Complex mass, usually cystic or solid with well-defined borders and acoustic shadowing.

Choriocarcinoma

Irregular borders, complex lesion, often with metastasis.

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Metastasis

Solid hypoechoic lesion, can appear hyper-echoic or mixed echogenicity.

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Lymphoma

Enlarged testis with diffuse or focal decreased echogenicity.

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Leukemia

Enlarged testis with areas of varying echogenicity.

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Chronic lymphocytic leukemia

Well-circumscribed anechoic areas with through transmission.

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Acoustic shadowing

An area of decreased echoes behind a dense structure due to sound wave absorption.

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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.

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