by Dr. Tamer Fouad » Mon Aug 16, 2004 7:02 am
Ultrasound reliability relies almost totally on the skill of the examiner. Only trained radiologists perform these tests and you should have nothing to worry about. If I were to answer your question from a purely technical point of view: Then testicular ultrasonography has sensitivity of approximately 90% in your case (meaning it can detect up to 90% of clinically significant testicular lumps). Again, what is more important is the interpretation.
That said, if your symptoms should progress then you should seek a second opinion and possibly a new ultrasound.
Dr. Tamer Fouad, MD
MB, BCh, MSc Internal Medicine.
Consultant of Hematology - Oncology.
