Insights into Imaging | |
Shorter anogenital distance is observed in patients with testicular microlithiasis using magnetic resonance imaging | |
Søren Rafael Rafaelsen1  Malene Roland Vils Pedersen1  Palle Jørn Osther2  | |
[1] Department of Radiology, Vejle Hospital, University of Southern Denmark, Beriderbakken 4, Vejle, Denmark;Institute of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, Campusvej 55, Odense, Denmark;Institute of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, Campusvej 55, Odense, Denmark;Urological Research Center, Department of Urology, Vejle Hospital, University of Southern Denmark, Beriderbakken 4, Vejle, Denmark; | |
关键词: Testicular microlithiasis; Magnetic resonance imaging; Anogenital distance; Andrology; | |
DOI : 10.1186/s13244-021-00989-5 | |
来源: Springer | |
【 摘 要 】
ObjectiveTo investigate the anogenital distance in patients with and without testicular microlithiasis (TML).MethodsA total of 101 patients underwent a conventional standard clinical B-mode scrotal ultrasonography and scrotal MRI. The patients were divided into two groups: patients with TML and non-TML. The latter served as control group. The anogenital distance was measured by a straight line from center of the anus to the posterior base of scrotum using MRI.ResultsIn the TML group, mean AGD was 5.4 (± 1.07) cm (range 29–79 mm), and in non-TML 5.9 (± 1.03) cm (range 35–85 mm) (p = 0.04).ConclusionMRI is a useful tool to measure the AGD. It is easy to perform without any discomfort to patients. We found AGD to be lower in patients with TML.
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