Varicocele with thrombosis: a report of two cases

doi:10.3877/cma.j.issn.1674-3253.2026.01.017

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Abstract:

Varicocele is the most common cause of male infertility, while varicocele with thrombosis is extremely rare. This article reports two cases of varicocele with thrombosis, one with thrombosis secondary to varicocele and the other with an uncertain temporal sequence, and explores the underlying mechanism based on these cases. For treatment, there is no evidence that conservative anticoagulation or surgical treatment is preferable, but surgical treatment is preferentially recommend.

Key words: Varicocele, Thrombosis, Pathogenesis, Treatment strategy

Jianxiong Li, Cheng Yang, Kang He, Kangyi Xue, Wenbin Guo, Mingkun Chen, Cundong Liu. Varicocele with thrombosis: a report of two cases[J]. Chinese Journal of Endourology(Electronic Edition), 2026, 20(01): 114-116.

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