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Mumps is a clinical diagnosis. Imaging studies do not play a role in the initial diagnosis of mumps. However, imaging studies may be helpful in patients with secondary complications. | Mumps is a clinical diagnosis. Imaging studies do not play a role in the initial diagnosis of mumps. However, imaging studies, such as an ultrasound, may be helpful in patients with secondary complications. | ||
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In case of [[orchitis|acute orchitis]], doppler ultrasound scan of the testicles may help to rule out other potential complications such as [[testicular torsion]]. | In case of [[orchitis|acute orchitis]], doppler ultrasound scan of the testicles may help to rule out other potential complications such as [[testicular torsion]]. | ||
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[[Category:Dermatology]] | [[Category:Dermatology]] |
Latest revision as of 18:07, 18 September 2017
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Lakshmi Gopalakrishnan, M.B.B.S. [2]
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Overview
Mumps is a clinical diagnosis. Imaging studies do not play a role in the initial diagnosis of mumps. However, imaging studies, such as an ultrasound, may be helpful in patients with secondary complications.
Ultrasound
In case of acute orchitis, doppler ultrasound scan of the testicles may help to rule out other potential complications such as testicular torsion.