A 40 year old male, scrotal swelling. Exam - bag of worms swelling present. Which structure is responsible:: (A) Pampiniform plexus of veins, (B) Testicular artery + Pampiniform plexus of veins, (C) Spermatic cord + Testicular artery, (D) Testicular vein + Testicular artery
Answer is A. Ans. (a) Pampiniform plexus of veinsRef: Bailey 26th Edition, Page 1381* Varicocele is a varicose dilatation of the veins draining the testis. Vein draining the testis and epididymis form the pampiniform plexus