Ultrasound of the scrotum and testicular contents
Expansion
Testicular Ultrasound
Purpose
Evaluates acute scrotal pain, masses, trauma, and infertility
Clinical Context
TUS standard for scrotal pathology. Gray scale shows echogenicity; Doppler assesses vascularity (torsion shows no flow, epididymitis shows increased flow).
Related Terms
- MRI scrotum
- Doppler ultrasound
Key Points
- TUS with Doppler is first-line for acute scrotum (torsion vs epididymitis); torsion shows absent or reduced blood flow