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  • Male infertility can be affected by varicocele, a condition characterized by enlarged veins in the scrotum, which may lead to discomfort and swelling.
  • A 38-year-old patient with these symptoms underwent scrotal ultrasonography that confirmed varicocele and identified a minor hemorrhage; conservative treatments had minimal success.
  • Following ineffective conservative measures, interventional radiology techniques, including coil deployment and embolization, successfully resolved the patient's symptoms and underscored the importance of integrating radiological interventions in treating varicocele.

Article Abstract

Male infertility is known to be influenced by varicocele, a common vascular aberration marked by aberrant dilatation of the pampiniform plexus veins within the scrotum. In this instance, a 38-year-old man showed up with scrotal discomfort and swelling, which are clinical signs of varicocele. Scrotal ultrasonography provided diagnostic confirmation, confirming the existence of varicocele and identifying a concomitant minor hemorrhage in the left scrotal sac. Despite the initiation of conservative measures, such as bed rest, cryotherapy, and analgesics, the patient's clinical course was marked by persistent scrotal swelling and hematoma formation. Subsequently, interventional radiological techniques were employed, specifically coil deployment and varicocele embolization. These interventions demonstrated significant efficacy, leading to a notable reduction in the presenting symptoms. Follow-up assessments, conducted post intervention, indicated a complete resolution of both pain and hematoma. This clinical trajectory underscores the pivotal role of interventional radiology in managing varicocele-related complications. The multi-faceted nature of this case highlights the necessity of a comprehensive, inter-disciplinary approach integrating radiological interventions for the effective management of varicocele-associated symptoms, potentially optimizing reproductive health outcomes.

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