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Does varicocele cause back pain that radiates down the leg? i

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Dr. Terence Chapman answered

Specializes in Urologic Oncology

Unlikely: This seems like an extensive amount of pain to attribute to varicocele. While not impossible, it might be wise to look for other causes of this pain.

Dr Krick agreed

Answered 8/26/2013

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