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Scrotal ultrasound is an imaging technique used for the diagnosis of suspected abnormalities of the scrotum. It uses harmless, high-frequency sound waves to form an image. The sound waves are reflected by scrotal tissue to form a picture.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y ago.A gel that enhances sound transmission is put directly on the scrotum. The technologist then gently places a transducer.against the skin. It is moved over the area creating images from reflected sound waves, which appear on a monitor screen.
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∙ 13y agoUltrasound of the scrotum is the primary imaging method used to evaluate disorders of the testicles and surrounding tissues. Some of the problems.include. undescended testicle. inflammation problem. testicular torsion. a fluid collection.
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What procedure would correct a twisted spermatic cord?
First a scrotal exploration is needed to comfirm a twisted spermatic cord then a orchiopexy is performed where the doctor sutures the testicle to the side of the scrotal wall to prevent it from rotating again.
Where are pelvic ultrasounds typically performed?
Ultrasound examinations are usually done in a doctor's office, clinic, or hospital setting.
Why are scrotal nuclear medicine scans performed?
This test is used almost exclusively to differentiate infection in the testis (testicle) from twisting and infarction.
What is scrotol?
Adjective from scrotum. Should be scrotal. c.f. scrotal tuck.
How many feet in a scrotal mile?
There are 10560 feet in a scrotal mile as it is twice as awesome as a regular mile!
Two endocrine glands in the scrotal sac of a male?
testes are the two endocrine glands in the scrotal sac of a male.
What is the name of people who do ultrasounds?
The folks who do ultrasounds are generally called ultrasound technicians.
Is the accumulation of serous fluid in the scrotal sac called hydronephrosis?
Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the scrotal sac is called hydrocele.
What causes scrotal calcification?
Scrotal Calcification is raised bumps on the scrotum. They are caused by Calcium in the body that has attached itself in the sensitive scrotal skin. This is NOT an STD. It is a rare skin disorder that is not contagious. less than 8% of the population has this disorder.
What contracts to wrinkle scrotum?
The Dartos muscle is within the scrotal septum and scrotal wall, this is the smooth muscle that wrinkles and raises the scrotum when contracted.
Is it bad to have minimal fluid in right scrotal sac?
No. It is good to have minimal fluid in your right scrotal sac. More fluid there gives you hydrocele.
What is alternative name for Scrotal sebaceous cysts?
Depends on if the cyst is inside the sac or on the outer wall of the skin. What I have is called Idopathic Scrotal calcinocisis and that is small cyst on the outer wall. they are small cysts that continue to grow. If this is what you have it is also refered to as scrotal calcifications.
