
Genitourinary
Teaching FileEpididymitis
Nuclear Medicine

Flow and static images from nuclear
medicine testicular scan show increased flow to the left testicle
on both early and late imaging. In this patient with left testicular
pain, the findings are compatible with left epididymitis.
Ultrasound

Grayscale and color Doppler imaging
of the scrotum shows enlargement of the epididymal head with increased
blood flow, compatible with epididymitis. A septated hydrocele
is also present, compatible with an infected hydrocele.