What is a varicocele? | Patient Explainers
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A varicocele is like varicose veins of the small veins (blood vessels) next to one testicle (testis) or both testicles (testes). Find out more: https://patient.info/health/scrotal-lumps-pain-and-swelling/varicocele
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What is a varicocele? | Patient Explainers A varicocele is like varicose veins of the small veins (blood vessels) next to one testicle (testis) or both testicles (testes). Find out more: [https://patient.info/health/scrotal-lumps-pain-and-swelling/varicocele](https://patient.info/health/scrotal-lumps-pain-and-swelling/varicocele) Follow Patient:.
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