Varicocele - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2024年10月25日 · 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.
Varicocele: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
2023年3月30日 · A varicocele is an enlargement of the veins in your spermatic cord. Varicoceles don’t usually have symptoms, but may feel like spaghetti or cause dull pain in the affected area.
Varicoceles: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment - Urology Care …
Varicoceles are when the pampiniform plexus veins in the scrotum become enlarged. These veins are like varicose veins (twisted, swollen veins found in the leg.) Varicoceles form during puberty. They can grow larger, and you may notice them more over time. Varicoceles are more common on the left side of the scrotum.
Varicocele - Johns Hopkins Medicine
Varicocele is a term used to describe abnormally dilated veins (called the “pampiniform plexus” of veins) in the scrotum. How does a varicocele form? Veins throughout the body carry blood from various organs back to the heart.
Varicocele: Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis - Healthline
2022年1月31日 · A varicocele is an enlargement of the veins within the scrotum. It's common and usually form during puberty. Learn about symptoms, complications, and more.
Varicocele: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment - WebMD
2024年2月12日 · Varicocele is when veins in your scrotum swell. It’s a lot like a varicose vein that you get in your leg. It might feel like a bag of worms.
Varicocele: Varicose Veins in Testicles - Symptoms, Treatment
Varicoceles are believed to be caused by defective valves in the veins within the scrotum, just above the testicles. Normally, these valves regulate the flow of blood to and from the testicles. When normal flow doesn’t occur, the blood backs up, causing the veins to dilate (enlarge).
Varicocele: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment - Patient
2024年6月20日 · 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.
Varicocele - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
2024年10月25日 · When varicocele surgery is done primarily to treat pain, there is a risk that the pain may worsen, or the nature of the pain may change. Your surgeon can stop the flow of blood through the testicular vein by stitching or clipping the vein shut (ligation). Two approaches are commonly used today.
Varicocele Information | Mount Sinai - New York
These veins are found along the cord that holds up a man's testicles (spermatic cord). Incompetent or inadequate valves within the veins along the spermatic cord cause a varicocele. The abnormal valves obstruct normal blood flow causing a backup of blood, resulting in enlargement of the veins.