Scrotal ultrasound

When is a testicular ultrasound performed?

Testicular ultrasound is performed to determine the cause of testicular and scrotal pain and abnormalities such as testicular enlargement, swelling, palpable thickening, testicular asymmetry, among others.

These symptoms may indicate such health problems as:

• inflammatory conditions,
• cancerous diseases,
• varicose veins of the spermatic cord,
• testicular hydrocele, abscess, hematoma, seminal cyst.

Ultrasound is also performed after trauma and to determine the cause of the absence of a testicle in the scrotal sac.

If any abnormalities are detected during testicular self-examination, it is necessary to see a urologist and have an ultrasound. These measures are important in the prevention of testicular cancer, a cancer that occurs primarily in men between the ages of 15 and 40.

How does an ultrasound of the testicles proceed?

Ultrasound is an imaging method using ultrasound waves. The technique uses the phenomenon of reflection of the ultrasound beam from organ structures. The examination is non-invasive, painless and completely safe.

The doctor applies a special gel to the area to be examined, which makes it easier to obtain good quality images. The application of the gel may cause slight discomfort due to the coolness and sticky feeling, but this passes as soon as the examination is completed and the skin is wiped.

• A referral for the test is not required.
• There are no significant contraindications to the test.
• The examination requires no preparation on the part of the patient. There is no need for hair removal.
• The results of other examinations of the area, if performed, should be brought to the examination.
• The duration of the examination is about 15-20 minutes.
• The result of the examination is available immediately (medical description with a photo).
• The examination can be performed within 3 months from the date indicated in the order confirmation.