Varicocele

ICD-10 Code I86.1

Varicocele

Definition

A condition characterized by the dilated tortuous veins of the spermatic cord with a marked left-sided predominance. Adverse effect on male fertility occurs when varicocele leads to an increased scrotal (and testicular) temperature and reduced testicular volume.

Also known as scrotal varices, scrotum varicose disease, varicose disease of scrotum — per MONDO

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