Scrotum Review Questions
Color doppler has a central role in the evaluation of suspected testicular torsion because it can
demonstrate the _____________ in the affected testis - ANS absence of flow
Color doppler plays a key role in the evaluation of testicular infection by demonstrating ___________ on
the affected side - ANS hyperemic flow
The testes are symmetric oval shaped glands residing in the scrotum, measuring __________ - ANS 3-5 L
x 2-4 W x 3 H (cm)
Each testis is divided into more than 250 to 400 conical _______________________ - ANS lobules
containing the seminiferous tubules
The tubules converge at the apex of each lobule and _______________________ in the mediastinum -
ANS anastomose to form the rete testis
The rete testis drains into the head of the epididymis through the _____________ - ANS efferent
ductules
Sonographically the testes appears as - ANS smooth, medium gray structures with a fine echo texture
The epididymis is a 6-7 cm tubular structure beginning superiorly and then coursing _____________ to
the testis - ANS posterolateral
6-15 mm (W) and superior to the upper pole of testis - ANS epididymis head
, The epi head contains 10-15 efferent ductules from the rete testis which converge to form a single duct
in the body/tail. This duct is the ___________ - ANS ductus epididymis
The ductus epididymis becomes the _________________ - ANS vas deferens and continues in the
spermatic cord
The ____________ follows the posterolateral aspect of the testis, the tail is larger and positioned
posterior to the lower pole of the testis - ANS epi body
a small protuberance from the epi head, it is seen in 34% of unilateral testis and 12% bilateral - ANS
appendix of the epididymis
The normal epi appears? - ANS isoechoic or hypoechoic compared with the testis, with a coarser
echotexture
attached to the upper pole of the testis it is located between the testis and epididymis, present in 92%
unilateral and 69% bilateral - ANS appendix testis
The testis is completely covered by a dense fibrous tissue termed the? - ANS tunica albuginea
The posterior aspect of the tunica albuginea reflects into the testis to form a vertical septum known as
the? - ANS mediastinum testis
Multiple septa ___________ are formed from the tunica albuginea at the mediastinum they course
through the testis and separate it into lobules - ANS (septa testis)
The mediastinum supports the vessels and ducts coursing through the testis, it is seen as a? - ANS bright
hyperechoic line coursing craniocaudal within the testis
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