A testicular ultrasound is a diagnostic test that obtains images of the testicles and the surrounding tissues in the scrotum. It’s also known as a testicular sonogram or scrotal ultrasound. An ...

A testicular ultrasound is a low-risk procedure for diagnosing a range of medical issues, such as testicular torsion, testicular cancer, and epididymitis. Knowing what to expect during a testicular ...

A systematic review and meta-analysis found that ultrasound had a high diagnostic accuracy for testicular torsion, with colour Doppler sonography achieved a sensitivity of 95.3% and a specificity of ...

Testicular microlithiasis is an infrequent but well recognized condition, which is usually incidentally identified on testicular ultrasound scan. Interest in testicular microlithiasis has increased ...

A single-center study from Wuhan in China presents ultrasound imaging evidence supporting the notion that the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) can cause infection of the ...

After a physical exam, a doctor may order an ultrasound and blood tests to confirm a testicular cancer diagnosis. A confirmed diagnosis usually results in the removal of the testicle for further lab ...

Testicular pain can have several causes, including a traumatic injury, kidney stones, a hernia, an infection, and various other health conditions. Some are minor, but others need urgent medical ...

Editor’s Note: Dr. Howard Bennett is a Washington pediatrician and a clinical professor of pediatrics at The George Washington University School of Medicine. He blogs about common pediatric problems ...

A testicular ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of your testicles and the tissue around them. It can take detailed pictures of your scrotum, testicles, and their blood ...