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It seems there's a solid and large vein (identifiable by touch only) that protrudes from my left testicle, but not my right. is this normal?

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Dr. Stephen Southard answered

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Possibly: It's hard to know only by your description. It's possible that it just a normal anatomic variant. But is also possible that it is a so-called varicocele, an abnormally enlarge scrotal vein. Please seek help with your primary care physician. Best of luck.

Answered 6/23/2014

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A member asked:

It seems there's a solid and large vein (identifiable by touch only) that protrudes from my left testicle, but not my right. is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stephen Southard answered

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