Thrombosis of the pampiniform plexus: About a case report

Case – Spontaneous thrombosis of varix in childhood

“…Four cases of thrombosed varix in adults have been described. [8][9][10][11] Unlike the case reported here, each of these cases presented with acute scrotal pain. [8][9][10][11] Two cases underwent varicocelectomy after failure of medical management 8,9 while the others were managed with analgesics, anti-inflammatories, and anticoagulants.…”

“…[8][9][10][11] Unlike the case reported here, each of these cases presented with acute scrotal pain. [8][9][10][11] Two cases underwent varicocelectomy after failure of medical management 8,9 while the others were managed with analgesics, anti-inflammatories, and anticoagulants. 10,11 In the case described by Kamel et al (2018), the patient was placed on enoxaparin and evaluated for hematologic abnormalities.…”

“…No guidelines exist for management of this diagnosis, but some case reports have shown effective management with conservative and/or surgical approaches. [8][9][10][11] In this report, we describe a case of unilateral thrombosed varicocele in a child managed conservatively.…”

“…[8][9][10][11] Two cases underwent varicocelectomy after failure of medical management 8,9 while the others were managed with analgesics, anti-inflammatories, and anticoagulants. 10,11 In the case described by Kamel et al (2018), the patient was placed on enoxaparin and evaluated for hematologic abnormalities. A protein C deficiency was discovered, and the patient remained on anticoagulation with acenocoumarol.…”

Rare Cause of Inguinal Pain in 39-year-old Male

“…A work-up for hypercoagulability is recommended 2. Management has ranged from conservative treatment with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to surgical excision of the thrombosed vessels 3…”