Imaging findings prevent unnecessary surgery in vasitis: An under-reported condition mimicking inguinal hernia K. Eddy, D. Connell, B. Goodacre, R. Eddy Clinical Radiology Volume 66, Issue 5, Pages 475-477 (May 2011) DOI: 10.1016/j.crad.2010.12.006 Copyright © 2011 The Royal College of Radiologists Terms and Conditions
Figure 1 Longitudinal ultrasound image of the left groin showing a tubular structure with surrounding oedema in patient 1. Clinical Radiology 2011 66, 475-477DOI: (10.1016/j.crad.2010.12.006) Copyright © 2011 The Royal College of Radiologists Terms and Conditions
Figure 2 Longitudinal ultrasound image of the normal left testicle above which is a groin mass thought to represent herniated bowel in patient 1. Clinical Radiology 2011 66, 475-477DOI: (10.1016/j.crad.2010.12.006) Copyright © 2011 The Royal College of Radiologists Terms and Conditions
Figure 3 Coronal CT image showing an abnormal left spermatic cord with oedema effacing the normal fat in the cord in patient 1. Clinical Radiology 2011 66, 475-477DOI: (10.1016/j.crad.2010.12.006) Copyright © 2011 The Royal College of Radiologists Terms and Conditions
Figure 4 Coronal CT image showing normal fat within the left spermatic cord after treatment in patient 1. Clinical Radiology 2011 66, 475-477DOI: (10.1016/j.crad.2010.12.006) Copyright © 2011 The Royal College of Radiologists Terms and Conditions
Figure 5 Transverse CT image showing an inflamed right spermatic cord compared to the normal cord on the left with preserved fat planes in patient 2. Clinical Radiology 2011 66, 475-477DOI: (10.1016/j.crad.2010.12.006) Copyright © 2011 The Royal College of Radiologists Terms and Conditions
Figure 6 Sagittal CT image of patient 2 showing an inflamed right spermatic cord and no hernia. Clinical Radiology 2011 66, 475-477DOI: (10.1016/j.crad.2010.12.006) Copyright © 2011 The Royal College of Radiologists Terms and Conditions