Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Ultrasound and nuclear scans diagnose scrotal hernia in dog
By Mitchener, K L et al.Ā·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical AssociationĀ·1990Ā·College of Veterinary MedicineĀ·View original on PubMed ā
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Original publication title: Use of ultrasonographic and nuclear imaging to diagnose scrotal hernia in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old male dog was diagnosed with a scrotal hernia after showing signs of swelling in the scrotum. The veterinarian used ultrasound and nuclear imaging to help determine the cause of the enlargement. The imaging tests ruled out testicular torsion (a painful twisting of the testicle) and showed that the testicle looked normal, but there was fluid and some abdominal tissue present. These imaging techniques helped the vet confirm the diagnosis and plan for appropriate treatment.
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Abstract
Ultrasonography and nuclear imaging were used in the diagnosis of scrotal hernia in a dog. Both techniques were useful as aids in the differential diagnosis of scrotal enlargement. Nuclear imaging was useful in ruling out testicular torsion; ultrasonography revealed a normal-appearing testis amid fluid and portions of omentum.
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