Varicocele

Alternative names:

varicose veins within the scrotum

Symptoms:

• visible and enlarged twisting (tortuous) veins in the scrotum
• infertility
• a painless testicle lump, scrotal swelling, or bulge within the scrotum, more common on the left side

Signs and tests:

A non-tender, tortuous mass is noted along the spermatic cord (feels like a bag of worms). The mass may not be palpable (able to be felt) or obvious if patient is lying down.