Varicocele

Case contributed by Jeremy Jones
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Left sided scrotal swelling above the testicle. Likely varicocele.

Patient Data

Age: 14 years
Gender: Male
ultrasound

Large varicocele visible on standard imaging, on color Doppler and accentuated by Valsalva.

Case Discussion

The clinical team were correct in their assessment of the mass: it was a varicocele. No associated cause found. Normal renal tract US.

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