Testicular Ultrasound

Ultrasound of Testes

Results

A testicular ultrasound (sonogram) is a test that uses reflected sound waves to produce a picture of the testicles and scrotum.

Testicular ultrasound

Normal:	The testicles are normal in shape and size and are in the normal position.
	There is no evidence of a non-cancerous (benign) or cancerous (malignant) lump in the testicles.
	There is no evidence of infection or inflammation of the testicles or epididymitis.
	There is no twisting of the spermatic cord, cutting off blood supply to the testicles (testicular torsion).
	There is no sign of fluid in the scrotum (hydrocele), blood in the scrotum (hematocele), fluid in the epididymis (spermatocele), or pus in the scrotum (pyocele).
Abnormal:	A lump is present in the testicle or there are signs of a recurrent testicular cancer.
	Signs of infection or inflammation of the testicles or epididymis is present.
	The spermatic cord is twisted, cutting off blood supply to the testicles (testicular torsion).
	None or only one testicle is present in the scrotal sac.
	Fluid (hydrocele), blood (hematocele), or pus (pyocele) is present in the scrotum or fluid is present in the epididymis (spermatocele). There is a hernia in the scrotum.

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Author:	Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS	Last Updated: May 8, 2007
Medical Review:	E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine Avery L. Seifert, MD - Urology Andrew Swan, MD, CCFP, FCFP - Family Medicine
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