Contrast-enhanced ultrasound evaluation of testicular syphilis: a case report

Med Ultrason. 2020 Sep 5;22(3):356-363. doi: 10.11152/mu-2234. Epub 2019 Dec 19.

Abstract

In North America and Europe, syphilis incidence has increased dramatically in the past decade among high-risk groups. Syphilis may occur in any organ, including the testis. There are not many cases of testicular syphilis assessed by means ofultrasound examination described in the literature, and in no case was the evaluation carried out using advanced ultrasound techniques. Here we present a case of testicular syphilis evaluated by contrast-enhanced ultrasound.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Contrast Media*
  • Humans
  • Image Enhancement / methods*
  • Male
  • Phospholipids
  • Sulfur Hexafluoride
  • Syphilis / complications*
  • Syphilis / diagnosis*
  • Syphilis / drug therapy
  • Testicular Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Testicular Neoplasms / drug therapy
  • Testicular Neoplasms / etiology*
  • Testis / diagnostic imaging
  • Ultrasonography / methods*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Contrast Media
  • Phospholipids
  • contrast agent BR1
  • Sulfur Hexafluoride