[Spontaneous thrombosis of left varicocele].
Spontaneous thrombosis of a varicocele is a rare event and difficult to diagnose, as the clinical symptoms during the acute phase can simulate torsion of the spermatic cord or strangulated inguinal hernia leading to a useless surgical exploration. The authors report a case of spontaneous thrombosis of a varicocele which was diagnosed clinically, allowing conservative medical treatment.
Kleinclauss
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F
Service d'Urologie, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Besançon, France. francoiskleinclauss@exicite.fr
Della Negra
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E
Martin
M
M
Bernardini
S
S
Bittard
H
H
D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology*; D014646:Varicocele / Q000150:complications*