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  2. Varicocele - Wikipedia

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    Varicocele might be noticed as soft lumps, usually above the testicle and mostly on the left side of the scrotum. [5] Right-sided and bilateral varicocele does also occur. Men with varicocele can feel symptoms of pain or heaviness in their scrotum. [5] Large varicoceles present as plexus of veins and may be described as a "bag of worms".

  3. Spermatic cord - Wikipedia

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    The contents of the abdominal cavity may protrude into the inguinal canal, producing an indirect inguinal hernia Varicose veins of the spermatic cord are referred to as varicocele . Though often asymptomatic, about one in four people with varicocele have negatively affected fertility.

  4. 9 Reasons Your Balls Hurt - AOL

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    Cause of Sore Testicles: Kidney stones, Constipation, Hernia, or Stomach Issues ... Cause of Sore Testicles: Varicocele. A varicocele is the enlargement of veins in the testicle, more or less. It ...

  5. Spermatocele - Wikipedia

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    The primary care physician may diagnose and manage benign causes of scrotal masses such as hydrocele, varicocele and spermatocele. However, if a "must not miss" diagnosis related to testicular masses such as testicular torsion, epididymitis, acute orchitis, strangulated hernia and testicular cancer is suspected, the family physician must refer ...

  6. Pampiniform plexus - Wikipedia

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    While varicocele is the diagnostic term for swelling in the valveless venous distribution of the male pampiniform plexus, this embryological structure, common to males and females, is often incidentally noted to be swollen during laproscopic examinations in both symptomatic and asymptomatic females. [2]

  7. Hydrocele testis - Wikipedia

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    A hydrocele testis usually occurs on one side, but can also affect both sides. The accumulation can be a marker of physical trauma, infection, tumor or varicocele surgery, [1] but the cause is generally unknown. Indirect inguinal hernia indicates increased risk of hydrocele testis.

  8. Scrotum - Wikipedia

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    This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 11 January 2025. Sac of skin that protects the testicles For the obsolete dinosaur fossil name, see Megalosaurus § "Scrotum humanum". Scrotum A human's scrotum in a relaxed state (left) and a tense state (right) Details Precursor Labioscrotal swellings System Reproductive system Artery Anterior scrotal ...

  9. Epididymitis - Wikipedia

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    Surgical removal of the epididymis is rarely necessary, causes sterility, and only gives relief from pain in approximately 50% of cases. [5] However, in acute suppurating epididymitis (acute epididymitis with a discharge of pus), an epididymotomy may be recommended; in refractory cases, a full epididymectomy may be required.