Purpose of Review Teleradiology is the transmission of diagnostic images from one location to another for the purpose of interpretation. The presence and impact of teleradiology have increased as the technology of computers, electronic picture archiving, and telecommunications have matured. In the context of the military, CT scanners are being deployed as close as possible to the point of injury, and the role of teleradiology has expanded. Recent Findings While the integration of teleradiology services into mature healthcare environments is almost transparent to the average clinician, there are significant requirements that may be unknown to the non-radiologist. Summary The role of teleradiology on the battlefield deserves particular attention from military planners and non-radiologist physicians involved in the resourcing and implementation of radiology services on the frontlines.
A 34-year-old man who presented with right scrotal pain, and who on subsequent ultrasound examination, was found to have an intratesticular hypoechoic mass. Based on the ultrasound appearance of this mass, a malignant germ cell tumor was thought to be the most likely diagnosis. Preoperative serum tumor markers, including lactate dehydrogenase, alpha-1-fetoprotein, and beta-human chorionic gonadotropin, were negative. Computed tomography imaging of the chest, the abdomen, and the pelvis revealed no evidence of metastasis. The patient underwent right orchiectomy, and final pathology demonstrated a benign hemangioma.
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