Unit 2- Anatomical Variations

What are some anatomic variations of the scrotum/testes?

-crytorchidism

-anorchia

-testicular ectopic

-polyorchidism

What is Cryptorchidism?

an undescended testicle

How do we treat a cryptorchidism?

orchiopexy

-surgical procedure that involves moving one or both testicles from their undescended position in the scrotum

What sonographic findings of cryptorchidism?

-smaller than normal

-less echogenic

-oval

-homogeneous

What are these images showing?

cryptorchidism

What is this image showing?

bilateral cyrptorchidism

What is anorchia?

-rare

-unilateral- torsion in utero

-bilateral- hormone imbalance

What is polyorchidism?

-rare

-supernumerary testis

With polyorchidism, which side is most likely to be affected?

the left side

With Polyorchidism, what is increased?

increased prevalence of CA, hernia, and torsion