scrotum protocol

Patient position for scanning scrotum

Supine

When scanning scrotum, the penis should be positioned on

The abdomen and covered with a towel

To provide support for the scrotum, the patient is asked to

Place legs close together

A rolled towel is placed between thighs to

Support scrotum

Apply a generous amount of

Warmed gel

Transducer used for scanning scrotum

High frequency linear probe 10 to 14 MHz

Scrotum protocol requires a _______ exam

Bilateral

Bilateral exams are used for

Comparisons

Each testis is scanned from

Superior to inferior

What is evaluated on each testis

Size echogenicity and structure

_____ _____ should be uniform with an equal echogenicity between sides

Testicular parenchyma

Use color Doppler to assess flow, is there an absence of flow in testis or is it

Hyperemic (hypervascular)

What images do you need in sagittal?

Epididymal head (wi and wo measurements), lateral, mid (w and wo measurements) medial

What images do you need in transverse?

Epididymal head (w and wo measurements), sup, mid (w and wo measurements), inf