Scrotal ultrasound

A scrotal ultrasound is the examination for morphological evaluation of testes, epididymis and a volume of fluid in the tunica vaginalis, as well as evaluation of blood vessels.

A scrotal ultrasound is performed in the following cases:

• pain in the testis or scrotum;
• after injury;
• if a testicular or epididymal tumour, hydrocele, spermatocele or varicocele is suspected.

The examination makes it also possible to establish the cause of the absence of a testis in the scrotum.

An ultrasound is an imaging method using ultrasonic waves. The technique uses the phenomenon of reflection of the ultrasound beam from the structures of organs.

• This is a non-invasive examination – it does not require any special preparation.
• The examination takes approximately 15–20 minutes.
• The result of the examination is given to the patient in the form of a medical report with an image. All the documentation is printed during the visit and the patient receives original documents. The description of the result is also available on-line.
• • There are no contraindications to perform the examination.