Yuka Morita MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Mitsutomi Ishiyama MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Mariko Okura, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Tomoya Nishiyama MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Takeshi Wada MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Yasuyuki Kurihara MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Kazuhiko Hosoya, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Masaki Matsusako MD, PhD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Tsutomu Nihei, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

1) To illustrate the normal structure of groin region highlighting functional anatomy. 2) To demonstrate easy steps to approach pathologic conditions of the groin region based on functional anatomy. 3) To present clinical cases to achieve a comprehensive radiologic understanding of groin region.  

I. Key structures of the groin region and clinical functionality  How to differentiate inguinal canal, vascular space (lacuna vasorum), and muscular and nerve space (lacuna musculorum)?  Let’s brush up our knowledge about key functional anatomy in connection with clinical presentation. II. Pathologic conditions of the groin region; The concise approach to differentiate them based on functional anatomy  1) Inguinal canal: direct/indirect inguinal hernia, hydrocele of the canal of Nuck, epididymitis, spermatic/round ligament varicocele, hematoma, endometriosis, and neoplasms  2) Vascular space (Lacuna vasorum): femoral hernia, lymphadenopathy, lymphatic malformation, dissection and pseudoaneurysm 3) Muscular and nerve space (Lacuna musculorum): iliopsoas bursitis, abscess, lipoma, ganglion, and neurofibroma In this section, we review pathological conditions of the groin lesion and build up firm understanding of radiologic findings based on functional anatomy.    

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Morita, Y, Ishiyama, M, Okura, M, Nishiyama, T, Wada, T, Kurihara, Y, Hosoya, K, Matsusako, M, Nihei, T, Beauty of the Groin: Functional Anatomy Yields Simple Diagnostic Strategy.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14010743.html