Testicular Scan

Scrotal Scan

What To Think About

• Testicular ultrasound has largely replaced testicular scans to investigate possible testicular torsion or tumors in the testicles.
• Abnormal results from a testicular scan may be further investigated by other tests, such as a testicular biopsy, an ultrasound test, or X-ray tests.
• If a testicular scan is done for a young boy, a parent can accompany him while the test is being done.

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Author:	Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS	Last Updated: February 20, 2007
Medical Review:	Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine Avery L. Seifert, MD - Urology
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