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Sonography
USG TESTIS zooms in on one testicle specifically, ordered when the concern is a single finding rather than a whole-scrotum problem, most often a lump felt during self-examination or a doctor's exam. That's a narrower job than the whole-scrotum entry in this catalogue, which checks both testicles and the surrounding tissue together for a broader concern like general swelling or pain. This scan reads the lump's structure directly: whether it's fluid-filled or solid, and if solid, its size, shape, and internal texture. A painless lump in a testicle is taken seriously specifically because it can be an early sign of testicular cancer, most common in men between 15 and 40.
This scan looks closely at the specific finding in one testicle your doctor has flagged, checking first whether it's fluid-filled or solid. A solid finding gets checked for size, shape, and internal texture to help your doctor decide what happens next.
A lump felt in one testicle, whether found by you or during a doctor's exam, is the usual reason this focused scan gets ordered. That's different from a broader concern affecting the whole scrotum, which is checked with the wider entry in this catalogue instead.
A testicle lump that doesn't hurt can still be a sign of cancer, which is exactly why it's evaluated rather than watched. Testicular cancer is most common in men between 15 and 40, though it can occur at other ages too.
USG TESTIS reads the lump directly: whether it's a simple, fluid-filled cyst or a solid area of tissue. A solid finding is then checked for its size, shape, and internal texture, since those features help your doctor judge what it might be and how it should be followed up.
Not every lump found this way turns out to be serious, but your doctor treats a new testicular finding as something worth a direct answer rather than a wait-and-see approach.
This entry zooms in on one specific finding in one testicle, usually a lump. USG SCROTUM checks both testicles and the surrounding tissue together for a broader concern.
Yes. A testicle lump that doesn't hurt can still be a sign of cancer, which is exactly why it's evaluated rather than watched.
Not on its own. It tells your doctor whether the finding is fluid-filled or solid, and describes a solid finding's features, but a definite answer usually needs further evaluation.
The focus is usually on the specific finding in one testicle, though your doctor may look at the other side too for comparison.
This page is general information about the test, not medical advice. Your own report's reference ranges apply — please discuss your results with your doctor.
No, it's painless. A probe with gel is moved gently over the area, focusing on the specific spot your doctor wants examined.
No. It's an ultrasound-based scan using sound waves, with no radiation exposure.
There's no special preparation needed for most patients. Ask your doctor or the centre directly if anything specific applies to you.