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MRI appearances of acute idiopathic scrotal oedema in an adult

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Acute idiopathic scrotal oedema is an uncommon cause of acute painless scrotal swelling that is usually seen in children. Traditionally, ultrasound has been used to help establish the diagnosis in the appropriate clinical setting. We report the MRI appearances of acute idiopathic scrotal oedema in a 51-year-old male with associated involvement of the penis.

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  1. Department of Radiology, Level 6, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8DH, UK

    N. Venkatanarasimha, P. A. Dubbins & S. J. Freeman

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Venkatanarasimha, N., Dubbins, P.A. & Freeman, S.J. MRI appearances of acute idiopathic scrotal oedema in an adult. Emerg Radiol 16, 235–237 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10140-008-0725-2

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