Testicular varicoceles

A testicular varicocele represents an abnormal degree of venous dilatation of the pampiniform plexus. It is a relatively common condition and may present at scrotal pain and swelling. An association with male subfertility is an area of debate. This article describes the present day radiological crit...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Clinical radiology 2005-12, Vol.60 (12), p.1248-1255
Hauptverfasser:	Beddy, P., Geoghegan, T., Browne, R.F., Torreggiani, W.C.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Cardiovascular system Doppler ultrasound Embolization, Therapeutic Gynecology. Andrology. Obstetrics Humans Infertility, Male - diagnosis Infertility, Male - etiology Infertility, Male - therapy Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects) Magnetic Resonance Imaging Male Male genital diseases Medical sciences Non tumoral diseases Phlebography Sclerotherapy Scrotum - diagnostic imaging Scrotum - pathology Testes Testicle Therapeutic embolisation Ultrasonic investigative techniques Ultrasonography, Interventional Varicocele Varicocele - diagnosis Varicocele - diagnostic imaging Varicocele - therapy
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Zusammenfassung:	A testicular varicocele represents an abnormal degree of venous dilatation of the pampiniform plexus. It is a relatively common condition and may present at scrotal pain and swelling. An association with male subfertility is an area of debate. This article describes the present day radiological criteria and imaging techniques to aid accurate diagnosis of varicoceles. In addition, the role of the interventional radiologist in treating this condition is discussed.
ISSN:	0009-9260 1365-229X
DOI:	10.1016/j.crad.2005.06.010