[Obstructive urinary symptoms associated with giant cyst of seminal vesicle]

Arch Esp Urol. 2002 May;55(4):441-3.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Objective: Seminal vesicle cysts are rare diseases and frequently cause no symptoms. An acquired giant seminal vesicle cyst in a 73-year-old man is presented. Bladder outlet obstruction was the main complaint, mimicking that arising from the prostate.

Methods: Ultrasonography and computed tomography revealed a well-defined, homogeneous, retrovesical cystic mass. Urinary tract was normal.

Results: A CT-guided drainage of the cystic mass was performed and urinary symptoms disappeared. The cystic mass recurred at 6 months' follow-up. Treatment was by surgery, which confirmed the seminal vesicle origin of the cyst.

Conclusions: Acquired seminal vesicle cysts may cause bladder outlet obstruction.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Cysts / complications*
  • Cysts / pathology
  • Genital Diseases, Male / complications
  • Genital Diseases, Male / pathology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Seminal Vesicles*
  • Urinary Bladder Neck Obstruction / etiology*