General | The male pelvic map: Anatomy, function and pathology (cont.)
Tracks
Rm 6 | Virtual
General
| Friday, May 29, 2026 |
| 1:30 PM - 2:20 PM |
| Rm 6 | First Floor |
Speaker
Ms Marilyn Zelesco
Lead Sonographer
Fiona Stanley Hospital
Benign vs malignant scrotal lesions
1:30 PM - 2:00 PMPresentation Synopsis / Abstract
Ultrasound is the primary imaging modality for evaluating intratesticular pathology, offering high‑resolution B mode and Doppler assessment that reliably differentiates intra‑ from extra- testicular disease. Most intratesticular masses are hypoechoic and malignant; however, several benign entities may mimic neoplasia. This presentation reviews the sonographic spectrum of common benign lesions—including simple cysts, epidermoid cysts, inflammatory conditions, infarction, and traumatic injuries. Malignant tumours, including seminoma, non-seminomatous germ cell tumours, lymphoma, and leukemia, typically appear as solid hypoechoic masses with variable vascularity, heterogeneous echotexture, and possible calcifications. Understanding the distinct B mode and Doppler signatures of these lesions is essential for accurate diagnosis, guiding timely management, and avoiding unnecessary surgery. Familiarity with these patterns enhances diagnostic confidence and optimizes patient outcomes in the evaluation of scrotal disease.
Biography
Ms Marilyn Zelesco |
Fiona Stanley Hospital
Marilyn Zelesco is a Western Australian trained diagnostic radiographer who gained a post graduate ultrasound qualification in 1991. Marilyn completed her Masters in Ultrasound through the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in 2007.
Marilyn has received professional awards from the Australian Institute of Radiography, the Australian Sonographers Association and the Australian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine.
Marilyn is the Lead Sonographer at the Fiona Stanley Hospital in Perth. Marilyn has an interest in hepatic, bowel and male reproductive tract ultrasound, elastography, CEUS, renal transplants, research, education and sonography in indigenous health care.
Mrs Tabitha Gosden
Director/sonographer
Ultrasound Insight
Male pelvic floor: Not just a women's issue **NEW VOICE**
2:00 PM - 2:20 PMPresentation Synopsis / Abstract
Male pelvic floor ultrasound is an under-utilised but potentially valuable tool in the assessment of lower urinary tract and defecatory dysfunction. While transabdominal techniques are more commonly described, transperineal ultrasound allows dynamic evaluation of pelvic floor anatomy and function in a manner analogous to female pelvic floor assessment. Key structures that can be assessed include the levator and perineal muscles, urethra and urethral sphincters, bladder base, bulb of penis, and rectum. In this case study it is demonstrated that through dynamic manoeuvres such as contraction and Valsalva, dysfunction of the pelvic floor can be recognised. Ultrasound can also identify structural changes following surgery or in the presence of scarring, strictures, or pelvic floor denervation. While there is still more to learn in this field, this case study highlights that ultrasound can provide useful clinical information.
Biography
Mrs Tabitha Gosden |
Ultrasound Insight
Tabitha is a general sonographer with over 13 years’ experience across both the public and private sectors. She has extensive expertise in obstetric, emergency, paediatric, vascular, advanced musculoskeletal, and advanced women’s imaging.
Her career has spanned a diverse range of clinical environments, from large tertiary hospitals and ICUs to breast clinics and regional practices. Working alongside highly skilled sonographers and radiologists in these varied settings has given her a broad and well-rounded depth of knowledge under the umbrella of general sonography.
A self-proclaimed ultrasound nerd, Tabitha is deeply committed to lifelong learning and continually expanding her expertise. As the owner of her own ultrasound clinic, this drive has only intensified, ensuring she delivers the highest possible