Demosthenes D. Cokkinos MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Eleni Antypa, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Maria G. Skilakaki MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Popy Ioannidi MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Stavroula Athanasopoulou, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Ploutarhos A Piperopoulos MD, PhD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Principles, indications, technique, safety and limitations for performing Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound (CEUS) in the scrotum and penis. Images of CEUS examinations with abnormal findings in the scrotum and penis in comparison to baseline non-enhanced US.

Review of basic principles and physics of US contrast agents. Tips on drug preparation and machine settings in order to perform a CEUS examination. Review of the commonest CEUS indications in the scrotum and penis including infection and abscess, tumours, torsion, trauma and infarct. Comparison between CEUS and baseline non enhanced US and study of the diagnostic information added post contrast injection. Assessment of the role of CEUS in this field according to current international imaging guidelines.

http://abstract.rsna.org/uploads/2014/14007646/14007646_4dnj.pdf

Cokkinos, D, Antypa, E, Skilakaki, M, Ioannidi, P, Athanasopoulou, S, Piperopoulos, P, Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound in the Scrotum and Penis: How to Do It — What to Expect of It.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14007646.html