Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Testicle ultrasound

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Alternative Names

Scrotal ultrasound; Testicular sonogram


Normal Values

The testicles and other areas in the scrotum appear normal.


What abnormal results mean

Possible causes of abnormal results include:

  • Infection with or without abscess
  • Noncancerous (benign) cyst
  • Testicular torsion
  • Testicular tumor


Review Date: 09/03/2010
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine; Scott Miller, MD, Urologist in private practice in Atlanta, Georgia. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)