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Urology (Expert Forum)
varicose veins on scrotum
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
Kevin Pho, MD
Boston - MA
Questions in the Urology forum are answered by Dr. Stephen Liroff, affiliated with the Henry Ford Hospital. Topics covered include benign prostate disease, penis curvature, cystisis, kidney stones, pediatric urology, prostate, sexual dysfunction, urinary tract infections (UTI), and urological cancers.
varicose veins on scrotum
by campi, Feb 27, 2006 12:00AM
For years I have had enlarged veins all over the outside of my scrotum. They tend to bulge in spots like a weak wall in a garden hose and rupture if irritated in any way. I have read about a vericocele which is a cluster of veins on the inside of the scrotum (which I can not detect in any way), but have yet to see the problem I am describing discussed, which involves vacose veins on the surface of the scrotum. What causes this problem and what can I do to correct this it.
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Feb 28, 2006 12:00AM
, Feb 28, 2006 12:00AM
It is difficult to say without examination.
A scrotal ultrasound can be obtained to determine if there are further enlarged veins within the scrotum. The ultrasound can also determine if the surface veins are thrombosed.
A surgical procedure can be considered to correct the symptoms. If the ultrasound does not show significant disease, it may be possible that conservative therapy is appropriate.
I would have these symptoms looked at by a urologist.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_b
A scrotal ultrasound can be obtained to determine if there are further enlarged veins within the scrotum. The ultrasound can also determine if the surface veins are thrombosed.
A surgical procedure can be considered to correct the symptoms. If the ultrasound does not show significant disease, it may be possible that conservative therapy is appropriate.
I would have these symptoms looked at by a urologist.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_b
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