Patient's question:
How to determine if varicocele has recurred? Color Doppler ultrasound shows 2.6 cm on the left and 1.9 cm on the right, with no reflux blood signal observed in both testicular veins?Doctor's answer:
Hello: Varicocele refers to the tortuous and dilated veins in the spermatic cord due to impaired venous return.1st-degree varicocele: Palpation is not obvious, and dilated veins can only be felt when the patient holds their breath to increase intra-abdominal pressure. This is classified as 1st-degree varicocele.
2nd-degree varicocele: Dilated veins can be palpated, but the appearance is normal. This is classified as 2nd-degree varicocele.
3rd-degree varicocele: Dilated veins resemble a cluster of earthworms, and both palpation and visualization are highly prominent. This is classified as 3rd-degree varicocele.
Specific diagnosis should be combined with color Doppler ultrasound or internal spermatic vein angiography.
Wishing you good health!