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Striated appearance of the testes
Norman Loberant1, Shweta Bhatt, Gregory T McLennan
1Department of Radiology Western Galilee Hospital, Nahariya, Israel.
Ultrasound Quarterly
|March 11, 2010
Summary
Striated testis on ultrasound is common in older men, often indicating benign interstitial fibrosis. However, it can also signal serious conditions like infection, infarction, trauma, or neoplasm in specific clinical situations.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Urology
- Pathology
Background:
- Striated testis is an uncommon ultrasound finding.
- It is frequently observed in older men and typically indicates interstitial fibrosis, requiring no further management.
- However, other serious conditions can present with a striated testis appearance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the diverse sonographic appearances of striated testis.
- To correlate these appearances with various clinical contexts, including infection, infarction, trauma, and neoplasm.
- To aid clinicians in the differential diagnosis of striated testis.
Main Methods:
- Pictorial review of ultrasound images.
- Correlation of imaging findings with clinical diagnoses.
- Discussion of differential diagnoses for striated testis.
Main Results:
- Striated testis in older men usually signifies interstitial fibrosis.
- In younger or symptomatic individuals, striated testis can represent infection, infarction, trauma, or neoplasm.
- The sonographic appearance varies depending on the underlying etiology.
Conclusions:
- Striated testis is a sonographic pattern with a broad differential diagnosis.
- Clinical correlation is essential for accurate diagnosis and management.
- Recognizing the varied appearances of striated testis improves diagnostic accuracy.
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