Patient's question:
I noticed that there is a vein on my right scrotum that is not visible when tight but can be seen when relaxed, and it becomes more noticeable when holding my breath and straining. It doesn't cause any discomfort. During the ultrasound, it was in a tight state. I have had ultrasounds done at two different hospitals, and there were no issues. Is this normal?Doctor's answer:
After reviewing the photos you sent, this shows the exposed blood vessels on the surface of the scrotum. The blood vessels at the root of the scrotum are normal, and it is not varicocele. Additionally, the color Doppler ultrasound from both hospitals did not confirm that you have varicocele. Color Doppler magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has significant value in the diagnosis and classification of varicocele, with high sensitivity and specificity. It can also detect more subclinical varicocele cases in infertile patients, making it an essential diagnostic tool for varicocele. Therefore, you don’t need to worry.