[Ultrasound examination of the scrotum]

Eighty-five patients who underwent ultrasound examination of the scrotum for scrotal disorders were reviewed. The predictive value of a positive test after ultrasound was better than after clinical examinations in almost every scrotal disease. Forty-five patients underwent operations, and six had malignant tumours of the testicle. Two of these were discovered by ultrasonography, although there were no suspicion of malignancy on clinical examination. Among the non-operated patients, nine patients had epididymitis, but four of these were not diagnosed by ultrasound. Ultrasound examination of the scrotum is recommended in patients presenting with scrotal symptoms.