Anatomy and physiology of chronic scrotal pain

Transl Androl Urol. 2017 May;6(Suppl 1):S51-S56. doi: 10.21037/tau.2017.05.32.

Abstract

This article reviews the anatomy and physiology of the scrotum and its contents as it pertains to chronic scrotal pain. Physiology of chronic pain is reviewed, as well as the pathophysiology involved in the development of chronic pain.

Keywords: Chronic scrotal pain; anatomy; chronic orchalgia; orchialgia; orchidalgia; orchidynia; pain; physiology; scrotal pain.

Publication types

  • Review