FreeMD® Varicocele Definition

Varicocele

Definition

Varicocele Definition

Common names:

Scrotal Varices
Scrotum Veins
Testicle Veins
Varices Scrotum
Varicocele
Veins in Scrotum

A male with a varicocele has enlargement of the veins in the scrotum. About 20 percent of adult men develop a varicocele.

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Last Updated: Dec 16, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Varicocele References:

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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.