001 TA2 3615 FMA 19937 Anatomical terminology [edit on... each testicle. Its serosal covering, the tunica vaginalis, is an... hernia Varicose veins of the spermatic cord are referred to as...
Overview ; A varicocele (VAIR-ick-oh-seal) is a common disorder that enlarges the veins in your scrotum. Your scrotum is the pouch of skin behind your penis that typically contains your testes ( testicles). Varicoceles are similar to varicose veins. Varicose veins cause veins in your legs to swell and lose their shape. Varicoceles are usually painless but can sometimes cause testicular pain, which may come and go. In some people, a varicocele may cause infertility. If a varicocele doesn’t bother you, you may not need treatment. ...
Details System Circulatory system Identifiers Latin vena MeSH D014680 TA98 A12.0.00.030 A12.3.00.001 TA2 3904 FMA 50723 Anatomical terminology [edit on Wikidata ] Veins (/veɪn/) are blood...
vessels on either side.[3]: 1144 Clinical significance [edit] Prolonged venous insufficiency of gonadal veins may lead to an increase in lower limb varicose vein formation in both sexes....
Varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency Author... This most commonly affects the superficial veins on the surface... the testicle causes the testicular vein to enlarge and get...
In the male varicocele, this plexus of veins drains blood from the testicles back to the... the testicle and mostly on the left side of the scrotum. [5] Right-sided and bilateral varicocele...
or veins of one or both testicles. Depending on the specific cause, testicle lumps may also be accompanied by other... swollen veins in the testicles. This is similar to a varicose vein...
[edit on Wikidata ] Interventional Radiologist Occupation Names Physician Radiologist... [10] Endovenous laser treatment of varicose veins: Placement of thin laser fiber in varicose veins...
Sclerotherapy is an injection used to treat varicose veins. Learn how it's done and what results you can expect. Reviewed by board-certified surgeons.
Some signs of varicoceles may include: ; Dull or aching testicle pain It's more pronounced when you're standing and less when lying down. ; A mass in the scrotum It could look like a "bag of worms" if large enough, or only noticeable by touch. ; Differently sized testicles Occasionally, the testicle with varicocele can be smaller than the unaffected testicle. ; Infertility Challenges conceiving a child can occur due to varicocele's effect on sperm production.