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What does a varicocele look like?

A varicocele is like varicose veins of the small veins (blood vessels) next to one testicle (testis) or both testicles (testes). What is a varicocele? What is a varicocele? A varicocele is a collection of enlarged (dilated) veins (blood vessels) in the scrotum. It occurs next to and above one testicle (testis) or both testes (testicles).

What is a varicocele & how is it formed?

A varicocele is formed by a varicose vein (an unusually swollen vein) or a group of varicose veins, located in the scrotum or in the spermatic cord. Varicoceles usually develop during puberty, growing larger and more noticeable with time.

What is a varicocele enlargement?

A varicocele (VAR-ih-koe-seel) is an enlargement of the veins within the loose bag of skin that holds the testicles (scrotum). These veins transport oxygen-depleted blood from the testicles. A varicocele occurs when blood pools in the veins rather than circulating efficiently out of the scrotum.

What is a varicocele in the scrotum?

A varicocele is a collection of enlarged (dilated) veins (blood vessels) in the scrotum. It occurs next to and above one testicle (testis) or both testes (testicles). Varicoceles affect the veins that travel in the spermatic cord. The spermatic cord is like a tube that goes from each testis up towards the lower tummy (abdomen).

What is varicocele (var-IH-Koe-Seel)?

Varicocele (VAR-ih-koe-seel) describes a condition with swollen and enlarged veins in the scrotum (Figure 1). These veins carry blood from the testicles that is low in oxygen and nutrients. Swelling can happen when blood flows backward in the veins. Varicoceles are similar to varicose veins in the leg.

What causes varicocele?

A varicocele is an abnormal dilatation of the testicular veins in the pampiniform venous plexus, caused by venous reflux. Varicocele is caused by dysfunction of the valves in the spermatic vein. Varicocele is believed to be associated with male subfertility, although reliable evidence is sparse. The natural history of varicocele is unclear. [ 1]

What Is VaricoSolve

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VaricoSolve Information

1. https://patients.uroweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/29-March_PI_Varicocele.pdf
2. https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/health-information/varicocele-embolisation
3. https://mft.nhs.uk/app/uploads/2023/02/Patient-information-Leaflet_Varicocele_Embolisation.pdf
4. https://www.baus.org.uk/_userfiles/pages/files/Patients/Leaflets/Varico%20open.pdf
5. https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/resources/varicocele-embolisation/