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Yes, an ultrasound is an excellent and highly reliable tool for detecting a varicocele. It is often the primary imaging test a doctor will use to confirm a diagnosis, especially if a physical exam is inconclusive or if a smaller varicocele is suspected. A scrotal ultrasound uses safe, painless sound waves to create a detailed picture of the inside of your scrotum. This allows the doctor to clearly see the veins of the pampiniform plexus and measure their width to see if they are enlarged. A specific type of ultrasound called a Doppler ultrasound is particularly useful. It can show the blood flowing through the veins in real-time.
This allows the doctor to see if blood is flowing backward (refluxing), which is the key sign of a varicocele. This non-invasive test provides a definitive diagnosis. The state-of-the-art diagnostic facilities at SCI Hospital can provide a quick and accurate ultrasound evaluation. Please call us to schedule your appointment for a consultation.
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