Testicle ultrasound

How the Test is Performed:
You will be lying on your back with your legs spread. The health care provider will then apply wide strips of adhesive tape across the thighs so that the scrotal sac may be placed on the tape with the testicles lying side by side. The gel is then put on the scrotal sac, and the transducer (a hand-held device that transmits the sound waves) is gently moved over the part.

How to Prepare:
Adults:
No special preparation is necessary for this test.

Children:
The physical and psychological preparation you can provide for this or any test or procedure depends on your child's age, interests, previous experience, and level of trust. For specific information regarding how you can prepare your child, see the following topics as they correspond to your child's age:



How it Feels:
There is no discomfort.

Risks:
There are no documented risks with ultrasound .

Why this Test is Performed:
The ultrasound is done to help determine the cause of testicle enlargement or the reason for a sudden onset of pain.

Normal Values:
The testicles appear normal in size and structure.

Abnormal Results:
The abnormal results may indicate a cyst (an abnormal sac containing a fluid, gas, or semisolid substance), a tumor (abnormal tissue growth which may or may not be cancerous), or other problems.

Cost:
Information not available.

Special Considerations:
Not applicable.


This is an internal view of the male reproductive system.