Varicocele
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Varicocele Complications
Complications of a varicocele include:
Infertility
Scrotal pain
Scrotal swelling
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Varicocele Underlying Cause
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Epididymitis
Hydrocele
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Scrotum swelling
Testicular swelling
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Last Updated: Aug 21, 2008
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Varicocele References:
Adelman WP, Joffe A. Controversies in male adolescent health: varicocele, circumcision, and testicular self-examination. Curr Opin Pediatr. 2004 Aug;16(4):363-7.
Delaney DP, Carr MC, Kolon TF, Snyder HM 3rd, Zderic SA. The physical characteristics of young males with varicocele. BJU Int. 2004 Sep;94(4):624-6.
Orhan I, Onur R, Semercioz A, Firdolas F, Ardicoglu A, Koksal IT. Comparison of two different microsurgical methods in the treatment of varicocele. Arch Androl. 2005 May-Jun;51(3):213-20.
Zucchi A, Mearini L, Mearini E, Costantini E, Bini V, Porena M. Treatment of varicocele: randomized prospective study on open surgery versus Tauber antegrade sclerotherapy. J Androl. 2005 May-Jun;26(3):328-32.
