睾丸超声是一种诊断测试，可获得阴囊中睾丸和周围组织的图像。它也被称为睾丸超声波或阴囊超声。
An ultrasound is a safe, painless, and noninvasive procedure in which high-frequency sound waves produce images of organs inside your body.
An ultrasound uses a probe or transducer. This handheld device converts energy from one form to another. An ultrasound technician, or sonographer, moves it against the targeted part of your body in sweeping motions.
The transducer emits sound waves as it moves. The transducer then receives the sound waves as they bounce off your organs in a series of echoes. A computer processes the echoes into images on a video monitor.
正常和异常的组织传输不同类型的回声。放射科医师可以解释回波以区分良性条件和可以是恶性肿瘤的固体肿块。
睾丸超声是用于观察和诊断异常的主要成像方法testicles。医生可能推荐睾丸超声：
- 确定创伤的结果阴囊
- 验证是否有肿块阴囊或者testicles是固体（表示肿瘤）或填充液体（表示囊肿）
- evaluate for possible睾丸扭转, which is a twisted精嘴restricting blood flow to your testicle
- identify sources of痛或者swelling in your testicles
- 检测和评估发现, which are varicose veins within the scrotum
- find the location of an睾丸未经抑制
超声回波可以提供实时静止或运动图像。来自运动图像的数据可用于检查迄今为止睾丸的血液流动。
睾丸超声不会让您面临任何健康问题的风险。手术过程中没有辐射曝光。
However, you may have increased pain or discomfort during the procedure if you have certain testicular issues, such as testicular torsion or an infection.
Typically, there’s no special preparation necessary for a testicular ultrasound.
在考试之前，无需进行膳食更换，快速或维持完整的膀胱。您通常不会接受镇静剂，麻醉或局部麻木代理。
There’s rarely a need to interrupt or discontinue medication use before a testicular ultrasound. However, you should still speak with your primary care physician about any prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medications you take.
睾丸超声通常是在医院的放射学部或医生办公室中进行的门诊过程。
睾丸超声通常需要不超过30分钟。It involves the following steps.
定位
您可能需要改为医院礼服。
Afterward, you’ll lie on your back with your legs spread. The ultrasound technician may place a towel underneath your scrotum to keep it elevated. They may place wide strips of tape across your thighs and under your scrotum to elevate your scrotum.
You’ll need to lie completely still during the procedure.
成像技术
The technician will apply a warm, water-based gel to your testicles. This gel will allow the transducer to glide over your body. It also facilitates the conduction of the sound waves.
技术人员将在阴囊周围滑行换能器，来回移动。你可能会感到压力，因为技术人员将它牢牢地反对你的身体。如果在某个区域上有压力，你可能会感到不适。
技术人员将从不同角度定位换能器抵抗身体。
After the procedure
The technician will wipe the gel off your body after the procedure.
After your testicular ultrasound, you can resume your normal activities and diet. No recovery time is necessary.
A radiologist will analyze the images obtained during your testicular ultrasound. They’ll then send a report detailing the results of the test to your doctor.
睾丸超声的异常发现可能表明：
- an infection in your testicle
- 睾丸扭转
- a testicular tumor
- 良性囊肿
- a varicocele
- a水池, which is a benign collection of fluid around your testicle
- aspermatocele，这是睾丸的管道上填充的流体囊肿
如果睾丸超声识别肿瘤，您的医生可能会建议进一步调查。