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Testicular Ultrasound

Test Overview

A testicular ultrasound, Opens dialog (sonogram) is a test that uses reflected sound waves to show a picture of the testicles and scrotum, Opens dialog. The test can show the long, tightly coiled tube that lies behind each testicle and collects sperm (epididymis). And it can show the tube (vas deferens, Opens dialog) that connects the testicles to the prostate gland, Opens dialog. The ultrasound does not use X-rays, Opens dialog or other types of radiation.

A small handheld device called a transducer is passed back and forth over the scrotum. The device sends the sound waves to the computer, which turns them into a picture. This picture is shown on a video screen. The picture produced by ultrasound is called a sonogram, echogram, or scan. Pictures or videos of the ultrasound images may be saved.

Current as of: July 31, 2024

Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff

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