IMPORTANT: We currently have a number of bugs related to image cropping and are actively trying to resolve them. In the meantime, we have disabled cropping. Apologies for any inconvenience. Stay informed: radiopaedia.org/chat

Varicocele

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Heavy sensation and palpable fullness in the left hemiscrotum.

Patient Data

Age: 45 years
Gender: Male

Scrotal ultrasound

ultrasound

Ultrasound of the scrotal content demonstrates normal testes. On the left dilated vascular structure with flow are present consistent with a varicocele. 

Case Discussion

Varicocoeles are common and usually asymptomatic and of no clinical importance. In this patient, the abnormality was palpated and associated with a general sense of heaviness on the left side. 

How to use cases

You can use Radiopaedia cases in a variety of ways to help you learn and teach.

Creating your own cases is easy.

Updating… Please wait.

 Unable to process the form. Check for errors and try again.

 Thank you for updating your details.