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    • Ultrasound (US) is the primary, widely available imaging modality for gonadal lesions due to its accuracy, cost-effectiveness, and accessibility.
    • High-resolution US provides sensitive and specific characterization of scrotal and adnexal lesions.
    • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is valuable for male gonadal lesions, differentiating testicular from non-testicular origins and aiding characterization.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review gonadal pathologies impacting steroidogenic and gametogenic functions of testes and ovaries.
    • To present key imaging features of both benign and malignant gonadal lesions.
    • To discuss the roles of US and MRI in the diagnostic evaluation of gonadal conditions.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of current literature on diagnostic imaging of gonadal lesions.
    • Analysis of imaging characteristics of various benign and malignant conditions.
    • Discussion of the complementary roles of Ultrasound and MRI in clinical practice.

    Main Results:

    • Ultrasound is highly accurate for initial scrotal and adnexal lesion evaluation.
    • MRI is effective for complex cases, particularly in differentiating testicular from non-testicular lesions in males and characterizing indeterminate adnexal masses in females.
    • Specific imaging features help differentiate benign from malignant gonadal pathologies.

    Conclusions:

    • US and MRI are essential imaging modalities for diagnosing gonadal pathologies.
    • Imaging plays a crucial role in evaluating conditions affecting reproductive function.
    • Accurate characterization of gonadal lesions impacts patient management and outcomes.