Sung Bin Park MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Byoung Hee Han, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Jeong Kon Kim MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Jong Beum Lee, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

The purpose of this exhibit is: 1. Describe the various clinical and sonographic manifestations of inguinal lesions. 2. Evaluate the usefulness of the US. 3. Correlate with cross sectional imaging such as CT, MRI. 4. Discuss usefulness of Doppler US and US-guided biopsy.  

Introduction Normal anatomy - Inguinal canal - Femoral canal Embryology – Descent of gonads - Normal - Hernia - Cord hydrocele - Scrotal hydrocele Benign inguinal lesions - Hernia – direct, indirect, femoral - Hydrocele - Undescended testis - Lipoma - Epidermoid cyst - Hematoma - Inflammatory change and abscess - Edema - Round ligament varicosities - Benign lymph node hyperplasia Malignant inguinal lesions - Primary malignant tumor – sarcoma - Metastatic lymph node enlargement - Lymphoma Specific consideration - Doppler US - US-guided biopsy  

The major teaching points of this exhibit are: 1. US is a useful for evaluation of inguinal lesions and technique for guidance of percutaneous needle biopsy or aspiration. 2. Familiarity with the clinical setting and imaging feature of inguinal lesions will facilitate prompt and accurate diagnosis and treatment.  

Park, S, Han, B, Kim, J, Lee, J, US Evaluation of Inguinal Lesions.  Radiological Society of North America 2012 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, November 25 - November 30, 2012 ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2012/12030117.html