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I a's just told that a ct scan showed an enlarged ovary due to varicose veins what does this mean?

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Dr. Reid Holtzclaw-swan answered

Collection of veins: It is a benign tangle of veins. Only do something if gets larger and/or causes pain. Men can have them in their scrotums and they are called varicoceles.

Answered 2/11/2017

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A member asked:

I a's just told that a ct scan showed an enlarged ovary due to varicose veins what does this mean?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Reid Holtzclaw-swan answered

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