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Definition

A varicocele is a widening of the veins along the cord that holds up a man's testicles.

Symptoms

Enlarged, twisted veins in the scrotum
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Painless testicle lump, scrotal swelling, or bulge within the scrotum

There may not be symptoms.

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Testicular Lump
A testicle lump is swelling or a mass in one or both testicles. See also: Testicular cancer; Testicular pain; Testicular self exam. More »
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Swelling of Scrotum
Scrotal swelling is abnormal enlargement of the scrotum, the sac surrounding the testicles. More »
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