Objective To explore the sonographic features of testicular torsion in adult males (≥25 years). Method We retrospectively analyzed the clinical, pathological and sonographic data of 79 adult male patients with testicular torsion, in whom 20 underwent resection of testis and 59 retained testis in West China Hospital from September 2006 to March 2017. Results There were 56 patients with spermatic cord nodules or mass with the largest mass of about 36 mm ×31 mm; the scrotal wall thickened in 48 patients with the thickness of 5–10 mm; axial changes of the affected testis were found in 24 patients; there were 61 patients with testicular growth in the affected side, while the affected testis was reduced in 7; there were 67 patients with asymmetric echo in the affected side, and the maximum hypoechoic area was about 36 mm×26 mm; the epididymis of the affected side in 35 patients with were unclear, and the epididymis of the affected side was enlarged in 19; 25 patients had hydrocele of testis; there was no blood flow in 49, blood flow reduced in 25, and blood flow increased in 5. Four patients were diagnosed by contrast-enhanced ultrasound, and there was no enhancement in 3 and partial enhancement in 1. Conclusion The sonographic features of testicular torsion in adult males are obvious, and the early diagnosis of testicular torsion can be confirmed by contrast-enhanced ultrasonography.