Testicular Scan: What To Think About
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What To Think About
- Testicular ultrasound has largely replaced testicular scans to investigate possible testicular torsion or tumors in the testicles.
- Abnormal results from a testicular scan may be further investigated by other tests, such as a testicular biopsy, an ultrasound test, or X-ray tests.
- If a testicular scan is done for a young boy, a parent can accompany him while the test is being done.
| Last updated: | February 20, 2007 |
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| Author: | Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS |
| Reviewed By: | Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine, Avery L. Seifert, MD - Urology |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer |
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