Testicular Ultrasound: Results
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Results
A testicular ultrasound (sonogram) is a test that uses reflected sound waves to produce a picture of the testicles and scrotum.
| Normal: | The testicles are normal in shape and size and are in the normal position. |
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| 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 epididymitis. | |
| There is no twisting of the spermatic cord, cutting off blood supply to the testicles (testicular torsion). | |
| There is no sign of fluid in the scrotum (hydrocele), 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 testicular cancer. |
| 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 hernia in the scrotum. |
| Last updated: | March 12, 2007 |
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| Author: | Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS |
| Reviewed By: | E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine, Avery L. Seifert, MD - Urology |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer |
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