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Thrombosed Spermatic Vein-a Rare Cause of Testicular Mass

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Acute thrombophlebitis of spermatic vein is an uncommon pathology with an ill-defined etiology. Most patients present with acute testicular or inguinal pain, frequently misdiagnosed as incarcerated inguinal hernia or testicular torsion. We report the case of a 29-year-old male, a policeman with prolonged standing hours, who presented to the clinic for severe left testicular pain and a palpable mass. Doppler-ultrasound revealed left spermatic vein blood flow alteration. CT angiography confirmed the presence of left spermatic vein thrombosis. Conservative management was adopted with anticoagulant and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Spontaneous spermatic vein thrombosis is a rare entity with a high likelihood of misdiagnosis.

Source: Impact Surgery

DOI: 10.62463/surgery.88

Authors: Rabih Awad, Maytham Al-Mousawi, Hani Chanbour, Danielle Abou Khater, Leila Abes, Robert Harran, Ayman Awad

Institutions: Lebanese University, Beirut Arab University, Lebanese American University, Nini Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management

Subfield: Internal Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4403063582

FWCI: 0.399

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