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Hello i went to the uorologist he did a test on my testicle and asked for an ultra sound and said that i have varicocele type 1 what does this mean?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Varicocele: It means you have a fluid filled scar from a previous injury in the tubing between the testicle and prostate gland. This is very common.

Answered 4/3/2014

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Dr. Jay Park answered

Engorged testicular: Vein and pampiniform plexus of the testis. Varicocele is asymptomatic and is usually detected on routine physical in adolescent. Large one can lead to an infertility.

Answered 4/3/2014

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