Scrotal Scan Test and Its Price in India

A scrotal scan is a nuclear medicine scan. It is performed to study the tissues in the scrotum. This scan uses a radioactive tracer to find out the masses, flow of blood, and areas of infection.

Why is a Scrotal Scan Done?

The scan is performed to assess the scrotum and find out the underlying issues.

• To differentiate the testicle infection from twisting and infraction.
• To find out the cause of painful and swollen testis on one side.
• To diagnose epididymitis (the infection of the testis)
• To determine the blood flow, area of infections, and abnormal growth of masses or cysts.

What is the procedure for a Scrotal Scan?

For the procedure, the patient will lie under the gamma camera and the technologist will inject the patient with a radioisotope, technetium-99, combined with a chemical (pertechnate). The special gamma camera will scan the scrotum at one-minute intervals for about five minutes and then creates pictures. The images will give clarity about the location of the isotope in the scrotum.

What is the preparation for a Scrotal Scan?

>>There is no preparation needed for nuclear medicine scrotal scan.

Risk or Complications

The risk or complications with this scan is minimal. Because of a slight amount of radiation, the sensitive tissues of the testicles are also at minimum risk.

After Care

The procedure is completely safe. So you can continue your normal life activities after the scan.

Result

The normal result indicates that everything is fine, there is no problem exists in the scrotum/ testicles.

>>An abnormal result

• Increased flow of blood shows infection.
• No flow of blood shows testicular torsion
• Flow of blood illuminated in a donut-shaped pattern shows resolved torsion

What is the Cost of Scrotal Scan?

The cost of a scrotal scan near me in Delhi ranges from INR 5000 to INR 6000.