What is an Ultrasound Testes?

An Ultrasound Testes is a procedure that uses ultrasound imaging to take images of the testicles and scrotum. This test may be used to:

• verify the nature of a lump or mass in your scrotum or testicles is solid
• determine the outcome of trauma to the scrotum
• evaluate for possible testicular torsion (twisted testicle)
• identify sources of pain or swelling in testicles
• assess causes of infertility
• find the location of an undescended testicle
• assess epididymal cysts

What happens during an Ultrasound Testes?

A. Before your scan

What to bring

• Your request form
• Any relevant previous imaging
• Your Medicare card and any concession cards

Preparation – the day of your procedure

There is no specific preparation and you may eat and drink as desired before and after the procedure. You will be asked to fill out a questionnaire regarding your health status, medication, and any known allergies. You will be asked to change into an examination gown for your scan.

B. During your Ultrasound Testes

Procedure

You will be made comfortable on the examination table. A towel or small pad may be placed underneath your scrotum to keep it elevated.

Gel will be applied to the area being imaged to help create a good contact between you and the ultrasound probe. The probe will be placed directly onto the gel and your skin for the duration of the examination. The sonographer will move the probe around on your skin at different angles to obtain images.

Your ultrasound will be performed by a Radiologist (medical specialist) or a sonographer (a specially trained technologist). Because the examiner is interpreting moving images on a screen a high degree of concentration is required.

Ultrasound examinations are not painful and generally not invasive but may be uncomfortable particularly if you need to move a body part that causes you discomfort.

Most ultrasound examinations will be completed within 30 minutes. It is not unusual for the radiologist to come in and speak with you and view the images on the screen. At the end of the procedure the gel is simply wiped from your skin so that it does not mark your clothes.

Risks and side effects

Ultrasounds are a very low risk procedure and complications are rare however you should be informed of the possible risks and side effects.

Risks associated with this procedure include:

• If scanning is performed over an area of tenderness, you may feel pressure or minor pain from the transducer.

Any medical procedure can potentially be associated with unpredictable risks.

Who will perform my Ultrasound Testes?

Your ultrasound will be performed by a Radiologist (medical specialist) or a sonographer (a specially trained technologist).

What happens after an Ultrasound Testes?

How do I get my results?

After your appointment, the information from your scan is interpreted by Envision’s Radiologist before delivery of a report to your doctor.

Post-procedure

You should be able to go about your daily activities after your appointment.