Scrotal Ultrasound

Scrotal ultrasounds are typically performed to determine the cause of testicular pain, identify if a scrotal mass is cystic or solid, determine the location of undescended testis, and diagnose the cause of infertility.

Ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of the body’s tissues, structures, and blood flow. A transducer/probe and ultrasound gel work together to transmit and receive sound waves to produce images on the monitor.

The sonographer will request that you lay on the exam bed on your back. Warm, water-based gel will be applied to the ultrasound transducer or directly on the skin. The sonographer will then move the transducer around to obtain clear images of the underlying structures for the physician to interpret.

There are no preparations for this exam.

The benefits of Scrotal Ultrasound:

• Ultrasound images can be shown in real-time
• Ultrasound scanning gives a clear picture of soft tissues that do not show up well on x-ray images
• No ionizing radiation is used for this procedure

Risks you should be aware of:

• There are no known risks for ultrasound