Imaging of male infertility: pictorial review

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2009 Jun;192(6 Suppl):S98-107 (Quiz S108-11). doi: 10.2214/AJR.07.7109.

Abstract

Objective: This article will review the workup of infertility in a male. The imaging of common conditions associated with infertility, including varicocele, ejaculatory duct obstruction, seminal vesicle agenesis, and undescended testis, will be shown, as well as other conditions that can be incidentally seen.

Conclusion: The analysis of infertility in males has become more common in recent years. The practicing radiologist should be familiar with the evaluation of the infertile man and the common radiologic findings and disease processes associated with infertility.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Contrast Media
  • Humans
  • Infertility, Male / diagnosis*
  • Infertility, Male / diagnostic imaging
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
  • Male
  • Ultrasonography / methods

Substances

  • Contrast Media