Testes & Scrotum Scan

Testes & scrotum ultrasound, also known as a testicular sonogram or scrotal ultrasound, is a painless and non-invasive exam that can help your sonographer identify a wide range of conditions before they progress.

A testicular ultrasound is the primary imaging method used to observe and diagnose abnormalities in the testicles.

Typical examples of having this ultrasound scan are to investigate:

• Causes of testicular lumps & pain
• Infertility health
• History of infection, inflammation or discomfort
• Determine the outcome of trauma to your scrotum
• Causes of swelling of the scrotum for conditions such as scrotal hernias, epididymal cysts, hydrocoele or varicocele (fluid around tested or dilated veins), unexplained swelling & testicular masses
• Part of Sexual Health Screening

Typical findings of the testicular scan include:

• Inflammation in the testicle & epididymis
• A benign or malignant testicular tumour
• Verification of whether a scrotal or testicular lump is solid (indicating a tumour) or fluid filler (indicating a cyst)
• Twisting of the testicle on its axis (testicular torsion, where a twisted spermatic cord restricts blood flow to the testicle)
• A benign collection of fluid around the testicle (hydrocele)
• Fluid-filled benign cysts that develop on the ducts of the testicle (spermatocele)
• Dilated veins (varicocele)

Testes & Scrotal Ultrasound Scan:

• Testes & Scrotal Ultrasound Scan: Cost £140