Varicocele

Service Description

A varicocele is an abnormal enlargement of veins in the scrotum. Normally, veins bring deoxygenated blood back to the heart, but when the blood cannot flow properly, blood builds up and causes veins to dilate. Disruption in blood flow can result from problems with or missing valves in the veins or blockage of the veins. Blockage of the veins can be caused by blood clots, tumors, enlarged lymph nodes, or compression between other blood vessels. Varicoceles are similar to varicose veins, which occur in the legs.