Scrotal ultrasound is commonly performed in a pediatric practice with the nonspecific clinical presentation of pain, palpable abnormality, or enlargement of the scrotum. A wide variety of pathologies including congenital, neoplastic, infectious, and traumatic etiologies can occur within the scrotum due to its complex anatomy. A thorough understanding of the anatomy and spectrum of disease is necessary for diagnosis and potential treatment of these abnormalities. This educational exhibit will illustrate typical and atypical scrotal abnormalities, including testicular torsion, torsion of the testicular and epidydimal appendix, and infectious processes associated with the clinical finding of pain. Additionally, we will provide a collection of testicular and extra-testicular masses, some demonstrating an unusual presentation. Read More

Meeting name: SPR 2018 Annual Meeting & Postgraduate Course , 2018

Authors: Kelleher Sean, Lampl Brooke, Park Ellen

Keywords: Ultrasound, scrotum, Mass

Two major insurance companies have recently enacted policies requiring outpatient advanced imaging at free-standing imaging facilities for adults. Examining the potential clinical and economic implications of non-subspecialized interpretations in children is important. We evaluated the rate of major discrepancies and changes in management arising from second interpretations by a dedicated pediatric facility. Read More

Meeting name: SPR 2019 Annual Meeting & Postgraduate Course , 2019

Authors: Shah Summit, Krishnamurthy Ramkumar, Kelleher Sean, Krishnamurthy Rajesh

Keywords: Healthcare Policy, Reimbursement, Quality Improvement