Scrotal pathologies; role of high resolution and Doppler ultrasound in evaluation

To assess common presenting complaints and the role of Grey Scale and Doppler ultrasound in evaluation of scrotal pathologies. Cross sectional study, Khyber X rays, Khyber Medical Centre, Peshawar. July 2011 to December 2011. Data from patients presenting for evaluation of scrotal pathologies was analyzed for presenting complaints and ultrasound findings according to objectives of the study. In total 210 cases were included in the study. The age wise categorization included pediatric population [14.3%] adult population [80.9%] and geriatric population [4.3%]. Pain was the most common presenting feature in all age. Other major presenting complaints included swelling, absent testis, history of trauma, lower urinary tract symptoms [LUTS], and infertility. Hydrocele was the most common finding overall. Other major ultrasound finding included varicocele, epididymo-orchitis, spermatocele, atrophic testis, undescended testis tumors and complications of trauma. Scrotal pathologies are among the frequently encountered problems in our region. Ultrasound is a sensitive and useful tool for evaluation of scrotal pathologies

Ultrasonographic evaluation; Neck masses

To assess common presenting complaints and the role of ultrasound in evaluating neck masses in pediatric and adult population. Cross sectional. Khyber X-Ray, 7 Khyber Medical Centre, Dabgari Gardens, Peshawar. July 2011 to December 2011. Data from patients presenting for evaluation of a neck mass was analyzed for presenting complaints and ultrasound findings according to objectives of the study. ln total 105 cases were included in the study. The mean age of patients was 36.8 years with a male to female ratio of 1:2.1. The age wise categorization included pediatric population [10.5%] adult population [89.5%]. Both painful and painless neck swellings were common presenting complaints in pediatric population with cervical lymphadenopathy being the most common ultrasound finding. Among Adult males painless neck swelling was the most common presenting complaint with cervical lymphadenopathy followed by Multinodular goiter being most common ultrasound findings. Most common presenting complaint in Adult females was painless neck swelling with Multinodular goiter being most common ultrasound finding. Neck Masses are commonly encountered in all age groups especially pediatric population and adult females, Ultrasound is a useful and safe modality in evaluation of neck masses.

Ultrasound; evaluation of hepatobiliary system

To assess common presenting features and the role of Ultrasound in evaluation of Hepatobiliary diseases in our population. Cross sectional study. Khyber X rays, Khyber Medical Centre, Peshawar. August 2010 to December 2010. Data from patients presenting for evaluation of Hepatobiliary diseases was analyzed for presenting complaints and ultrasound findings according to objectives of the study. In total 197 cases were included in the study. The age wise categorization included pediatric population [6.1%] adult population [87.3%] and geriatric population [6.6%]. Upper abdominal pain was the most common presenting feature in all age groups as well as in both genders. Cholelithiasis with or without cholecystitis was the most common ultrasound finding in all age groups. No statistically significant difference was found between presenting features or ultrasound findings in different age groups as well as across gender. Hepatobiliary diseases are among major illnesses in our region. Ultrasound is a sensitive and useful tool for screening and evaluation of Hepatobiliary disorders

Urolithiasis presentation and ultrasonographic evaluation

[1]To assess the common presenting features of urolithiasis. [2] To assess the role of Ultrasonography in its evaluation. Cross sectional study. Khyber X rays, Khyber Medical Centre, Peshawar. March 2010 to June 2010. Data from patients presenting with urolithiasis for an ultrasound examination was analyzed for presenting complaints and ultrasound findings according to objectives of the study. A total of 210 cases of urolithiasis were analyzed. The age wise categorization included pediatric population [9.5%], adult population [82.4%] and geriatric population [8.1%]. Pain was the most common presenting complaint in all three age groups. Kidney was the most common site for renal calculi followed by ureter, bladder and urethra in descending order. Accompanying dysuria was present in 20% cases. Mild hydronephrosis was noted in 44.8%. Statistically significant difference was present between ultrasound findings in geriatric population and overall results. Urolithiasis continues to be a major cause of morbidity among population of all age groups. Overall trend of Ultrasonographic findings was applicable to pediatric and adult population. There has been significant difference of ultrasound findings among geriatric population from normal trend