[Testicular ultrasonography].

OBJECTIVES

To review the contribution of ultrasound to the differential diagnosis of scrotal pathology, both testicular and adnexal.

METHODS

We performed a bibliographic review on the topic, adding the experience of our Unit over the years; we classified the pathology in testicular and extratesticular, separating liquid and solid lesions, and a miscellaneous group of unclassifiable cases.

RESULTS

Currently, ultrasonography with high frequency equipment allows not only to differentiate between intra and extratesticular lesions, but also to identify specific lesions, the manage of which may include follow-up without need of unavoidable surgery.

CONCLUSIONS

Ultrasonography is a painless simple test that may be repeated without inconvenience so that it is the first test to be indicated for any problem of the scrotal content.