Color Doppler USG of the scrotum has been demonstrated to be useful in the diagnosis of scrotal lesions. Gray-scale USG characterizes the lesions as testicular or extratesticular and, with color Doppler and power Doppler, flow and perfusion can also be assessed. Color Doppler is particularly helpful in acute painful conditions, where it can differentiate testicular ischemia from inflammatory conditions and thus prevent unnecessary surgical explorations. With color Doppler, useful information can be gained about vascularity in testicular malignancies. Color Doppler also has high sensitivity and high specificity in the diagnosis of lesions like varicoceles.
This test is useful in the diagnosis of scrotal lesions. With color Doppler, useful information can be gained about vascularity in testicular malignancies.
If there are abnormal findings on your testicular ultrasound, they may indicate:
1) an infection in your testicle
2) a benign cyst
3) a testicular torsion, which is a twisted spermatic cord restricting blood flow to your testicle
4) a testicular tumor
5) a hydrocele, which is a benign collection of fluid around your testicle
6) a spermatocele, which is a fluid-filled cyst on the ducts of your testicle
7) a varicocele, which is an enlarged vein in the spermatic cord of your testicle
