When to go for an ultrasound of the testicles?

The article was written by Ths.Bs Trinh Van Dong – Doctor of Diagnostic Imaging Department of Diagnostic Imaging – Share99 Ha Long International Hospital.

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Testes ultrasound is a safe, non-radioactive procedure that detects abnormalities in the biological activity of the testicles and gives a timely direction of treatment, limiting the risk of affecting sexual capacity in men.

1. What is an ultrasound of the testicles?

Testes ultrasound is a safe (non-radioactive) procedure performed in the testicles to detect abnormalities in the ability to collect sperm, the connection of the testicles to the prostate gland.

2. When to go for an ultrasound of the testicles?

Ultrasound of the testicles is in dinhed when the person visiting has symptoms of suspected pathology associated with the testicles. Subjects prescribed for ultrasound of the testicles include those who:

  • Presence of pain or abnormal tumor appearance in the testicles
  • Swelling of the testicles or crests of the testicles
  • Suspected twisting of the testicle rope (cause of cutting off the blood supply to the testicles)
  • Suspected recurrent testion cancer
  • Examination of fluid in the scrotum, fluid in the epidural, blood in the scrotum, pus in the scrotum
  • Testicle bios
  • Genital injury

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Ultrasound of the testicles as soon as there are abnormal symptoms

3. How does the testicle ultrasound process take place?

Ultrasound of the testicles is a simple ultrasound that causes less pain to the examinee. The ultrasonic process is carried out in turn the following steps:

  • Take off your pants, put your tunic on instead
  • Lie on your back on the cushion
  • Procedure: Use tal tal harmlesss towels for the penis and lift the scrotum; use a lubricating gel applied to the scrotum; use of probes conducting ultrasounds for patients
  • You need to lie still during an ultrasound scan
  • The ultrasound process takes about 20 minutes
  • You will be wiped dry gel and asked to go out waiting for the results

During the ultrasound of the testicles, you may feel a little cold when the gel is applied to the scrotum, followed by the procedure the doctor puts the probe on the scrotum, which can cause pain. If your doctor combines a biopsy during an ultrasound, you may feel a little uncomfortable taking samples of the product.

4. What is the meaning of testicle ultrasound?

Ultrasound of the testicles helps to assess the shape, size and location of the testicles. Helps explain abnormal manifestations in the testicles that the examineer suspects. The ultrasound results will help you know if the testes are normal or pathology to promptly treat, avoid affecting the sex life as well as the function of reproduction later.

ultrasonic implications of testicles

Ultrasound to assess the condition and detect testicle pathology

Accordingly, the ultrasound result is normal when there is a test testicle result of a normal shape, size and position. There are no signs of tumors in the testicles, no signs of infection such as swelling of the testicles or inflammation of the crest of the testicles. In addition, the doctor also does not find fluid in the scrotum, blood in the scrotum, fluid in the epidural, pus in the scrotum or twisted testicles.

Contrary to the above results, when the doctor detects a tumor in the testicles or signs of testicular cancer, signs of infection, twisting of the testicular rope. No testicles or only one testicle in the scrotal sac. Existence of fluid, blood or pus in the scrotum or in the epithmis of the testicles, hernias in the scrotum,… then this is the result of testicles you have problems.

Although it is a simple ultrasound method, if you cannot lie still during the procedure or you have an open wound in the ultrasound area, it can give incorrect results.

If men have signs of testive cancer, examination and ultrasound to detect tumors is necessary, from which doctors will diagnose the location, size, condition (with fluid or not), the degree of cancer.. etc. determine the most effective treatment plan for patients without affecting later reproduction. Currently, there are many medical facilities and hospitals with testes ultrasound services but patients need to wisely choose reputable medical facilities and centers with highly specialized doctors to accurately diagnose and give the most correct advice.

Master, Dr. Trinh Van Dong has nearly 10 years of experience in specialty diagnostic imaging with strengths in performing techniques: X-ray, ultrasound, computer class cutting, resonance. Currently, Dr. Dong is working at the Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Share99 Ha Long International Health Hub.

To register for examination and treatment at Share99 International Health Hub, you can contact Share99 Health System nationwide, or register for an online examination HERE

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About: John Smith

b1ffdb54307529964874ff53a5c5de33?s=90&r=gI am the author of Share99.net. I had been working in Vinmec International General Hospital for over 10 years. I dedicate my passion on every post in this site.

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