COMPARATIVE STUDY OF ULTRASOUND AND URINARY ANALYSIS IN PATIENTS PRESENTING WITH EPIDIDYMO-ORCHITIS IN SURGICAL OPD IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL

Abstract

Background: Epididymo-orchitis is a common urological condition characterized by inflammation of the epididymis and testis. Accurate and timely diagnosis is crucial for effective management. This study compares the diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound and urinary analysis in patients presenting with epididymo-orchitis.

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of ultrasound versus urinary analysis in diagnosing epididymo-orchitis.

Study design: Retrospective observational study

Study population: patients diagnosed with epididymo-orchitis who presented to the surgical outpatient department (OPD) of a tertiary care hospital