Congenital Seminal Vesicle Cyst Associated with Ipsilateral Renal Agenesis and Cryptorchidism Causing Bladder Outlet Obstruction: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

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ABSTRACT

Seminal vesicle cysts combined with ipsilateral renal agenesis are a rare urological anomaly. We present a 24-year-old single man who suffered from difficulty urinating and irritative voiding symptoms for 4 years. The symptoms worsened in the last 6 months. A physical examination revealed right cryptorchidism with a pelvic mass. Digital rectal examination revealed a palpable large soft mass behind the prostate.

Diagnostic imaging (ultrasound, IV urography, computed tomography scan, and magnetic resonance imaging) showed a right seminal vesicle cyst. The ipsilateral kidney and ureter were absent. Open surgery cystectomy was performed, improving urinary symptoms.

Sallami Satáa, Sami Ben Rhouma, Haifa Nfoussi, Hanene Trabelsi, Nidhameddine Kchir, Ali Horchani

Submitted August 8, 2012 - Accepted for Publication September 7, 2012

KEYWORDS: Renal agenesis, seminal vesicle cyst, cryptorchidism

CORRESPONDENCE: Sallami Satáa, MD, La Rabta Hospital-University, Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia (sataa_sallami@yahoo.fr)

CITATION: UroToday Int J. 2012 December;5(6):art 61. http://dx.doi.org/10.3834/uij.1944-5784.2012.12.06