The World Journal of Men's Health  2017;35(3):146-155

doi:10.5534/wjmh.17047

What Can We Do for Chronic Scrotal Content Pain?.

Wei Phin TAN 1 ; Laurence A LEVINE

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Keywords

Chronic pain; Epididymis; Epididymitis; Pelvic pain; Vasovasostomy

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

English

Abstract

Chronic scrotal content pain remains one of the more challenging urological problems to manage. This is a frustrating disorder to diagnose and effectively treat for both the patient and clinician, as no universally accepted treatment guidelines exist. Many patients with this condition end up seeing physicians across many disciplines, further frustrating them. The pathogenesis is not clearly understood, and the treatment ultimately depends on the etiology of the problem. This article reviews the current understanding of chronic scrotal content pain, focusing on the diagnostic work-up and treatment options.