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- Title
Multiparametric ultrasonographic analysis of testicular tumors: a single-center experience in a collective of 49 patients.
- Authors
Schwarze, Vincent; Marschner, Constantin; Sabel, Bastian; de Figueiredo, Giovanna Negrão; Marcon, Julian; Ingrisch, Michael; Knösel, Thomas; Rübenthaler, Johannes; Clevert, Dirk-André
- Abstract
Purpose: The aim of the present retrospective single-center study is to evaluate the diagnostic performance of multiparametric ultrasonography for characterizing testicular tumors. Method: Forty-nine patients with testicular tumors, 36 of malignant vs 13 of benign entity, were included in this retrospective single-center study on whom multiparametric sonography, encompassing native B-mode, Color Doppler, contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) and elastography, was performed between 2011–2018. In 48 of 49 patients, findings from multiparametric analysis were correlated with histopathological results. The applied contrast agent for CEUS was a second-generation blood pool agent. Ultrasonography examinations were performed and interpreted by a single experienced radiologist with more than 15 years of experience (EFSUMB Level 3). Results: Multiparametric ultrasonography was successfully performed in all included patients without any adverse effects. Concomitant testicular microlithiasis, rapid arterial wash-in, elevated values for perfusion quantification – Peak Enhancement (PE), Wash-in Area Under the Curve (WiAUC) and Wash-in Perfusion Index (WiPI) – and higher shear wave velocities were significantly associated with malignancy. Conclusions: Multiparametric ultrasonography depicts a non-ionizing, directly accessible and cost-effective imaging modality that allows for the extensive characterization of testicular tumors, thereby helping to discriminate between malignant and benign entity of testicular tumors.
- Subjects
CONTRAST-enhanced ultrasound; FRICTION velocity; TUMORS; SHEAR waves; ULTRASONIC imaging
- Publication
Scandinavian Journal of Urology, 2020, Vol 54, Issue 3, p241
- ISSN
2168-1805
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1080/21681805.2020.1765863