Uniform echotexture

Left testis measures 4.7 x 1.9 x 2.8 cm. Echotexture is uniform.


The example sentence is an incomplete description. By ultrasound, organs have size, contour, echogenicity and echotexture.

Without stating “normal size”, the author assumes the report reader knows that “4.7 x 1.9 x 2.8 cm” falls in the normal size range.

No comment is made about contour; an organ can have normal size but abnormal contour.

“Echotexture is uniform” is okay but more simply stated “uniform texture”. Also, it is possible to have uniform echotexture, but abnormal echogenicity. For example a fatty liver shows homogeneous (uniform) echotexture, but abnormally increased echogenicity.

“Testicle” is a better word than “testis” from the standpoint of plain English. More people are clear about the meaning of testicle than testis. As more patient have access to radiology reports we can reduce confusion and eliminate unnecessary questions.

testis

Possible rewrite of the finding: The left testicle has normal size (4.7 x 1.9 x 2.8 cm), contour, echogenicity and texture.

The impression of this finding would be: Normal testicle.