Boyhood varicocele

Boyhood varicocele is a common disorder which appears in prepubertal and parapubertal boys as well as adults. Few clinicians are aware of its actual prevalence among boys, hence, the infrequent referrals of this disorder to the specialist centres. This article highlights the importance and prevalence of the disorder in boys, discusses its management and stresses the need for prospective studies regarding its relation to future subfertility.