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10  Urinary and Male Reproductive System Scanning

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4\ Testis Epididymis and

Spermatic Cord

4.1\ Sagittal View of the Testis

Fig. 10.16  Sagittal view of the testis

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4.1.1\ Scanning Method

The patient lies in a supine position; a sling is made with a piece of paper to hold the penis on the anterior aspect of the lower abdominal wall. The patient may be told to immobilize the penis with his hand, and then the probe is placed at the anterior surface of the scrotum to scan the testis in a longitudinal approach.

4.1.2\ Section Structure

4.1.3\ Measuring Method and Normal

The adult testis is measured 3–5 cm in length and 2–3 cm in the anteroposterior diameter in this view.

4.1.4\ The Clinical Application Value

Tumors, trauma, inflammation, torsion of the testis and hydrocele, etc., can be found in this view.

The sagittal view shows the testis in an ovoid shape, and the tunica albuginea can also be seen.