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

    Testicular ultrasound
    Normal:

    The testicles are normal in shape and size and are in the normal position.

    There is no evidence of a noncancerous (benign) or cancerous (malignant) lump in the testicles.

    There is no evidence of infection or inflammation of the testicles or Reference epididymitis Opens New Window.

    There is no twisting of the spermatic cord, cutting off blood supply to the testicles (Reference testicular torsion Opens New Window).

    There is no sign of fluid in the scrotum (Reference hydrocele Opens New Window), 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 Reference testicular cancer Opens New Window.

    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 Reference hernia Opens New Window in the scrotum.



    By: Reference Healthwise Staff Last Revised: Reference January 31, 2011
    Medical Review: Reference E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
    Reference Christopher G. Wood, MD, FACS - Urology, Oncology


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