What is scrotal ultrasound?
Scrotal ultrasound is an imaging test to look for abnormalities in the scrotum. Scrotum is the fleshy sac that hangs under the penis. It holds testicles, the most important organs of the male reproductive system. Testicles produce sperms and testosterone, the male sex hormone.
Ultrasound produces images of different organs of the body with the help of high-frequency sound waves. It involves the use of a transducer, a small handheld device that emits sound waves. These waves bounce off body tissues and are received again (echoes) by the transducer, which are then processed and displayed as images on a computer screen. Any abnormality shows a different echo and a slightly different image than the normal one, which can be interpreted by the doctor.
The alternative names of the test are testicular sonogram and testicular ultrasound.