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Sharma PK, Yashaswinii P, Aram A, Rk K, Subramonian SG. Zinner Syndrome in Young Adult Males: A Case Series and Literature Review. Cureus 2024; 16:e59552. [PMID: 38832171 PMCID: PMC11144581 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.59552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2024] [Accepted: 05/02/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024] Open
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Zinner syndrome (ZS) is a highly uncommon congenital or developmental urogenital anomaly characterized by the triumvirate of unilateral renal agenesis or dysplasia, ipsilateral ejaculatory duct obstruction, and ipsilateral seminal vesicle cyst. We present three cases of ZS in a 21-year-old male, a 20-year-old male, and a 24-year-old male. The diagnostic evaluation revealed unilateral renal agenesis associated with hypertrophy of the ipsilateral seminal vesicle with cystic changes on investigation by ultrasonography (USG), computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The patients underwent surgical management, resulting in symptom resolution and enhanced quality of life. This case report highlights the diagnostic challenges, management options, and long-term outcomes for patients with ZS.
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- Praveen K Sharma
- Radiodiagnosis, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS) Saveetha University, Chennai, IND
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- Radiodiagnosis, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS) Saveetha University, Chennai, IND
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- Radiodiagnosis, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS) Saveetha University, Chennai, IND
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- Radiodiagnosis, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS) Saveetha University, Chennai, IND
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- Radiodiagnosis, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS) Saveetha University, Chennai, IND
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Kumar S, G KI, Khalil-Khan A, Arul Pitchai ADP, Sathiamoorthy R, Raju E. Zinner Syndrome. Cureus 2022; 14:e31308. [DOI: 10.7759/cureus.31308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Zinner's syndrome: A rare diagnosis of congenital seminal vesicle cyst and renal agenesis on basis of radiological imaging and its management. Int J Surg Case Rep 2022; 97:107434. [PMID: 35872551 PMCID: PMC9403172 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2022.107434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2022] [Revised: 07/15/2022] [Accepted: 07/17/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANCE Seminal vesical cyst (SVC) together with ipsilateral renal agenesis known as Zinner's syndrome is a rare congenital malformation mostly asymptomatic and is detected in second to fourth decade of life presenting with symptoms of bowel and bladder neck irritation/obstruction. Diagnosis is based mainly on various imaging techniques with MRI being the confirmatory. Recent management includes laparoscopic excision of the SVC but conventional aspiration of the cystic fluid together with explorative open excision of the cyst is still regarded useful. CASE PRESENTATION A 32 years old male presented with urgency and frequency of micturition, constipation, post ejaculatory pain and USG, CT, MRI findings suggestive of right renal agenesis and bilateral seminal vesicle cyst. CLINICAL DISCUSSION As other studies show, our patient is a sexually active male with characteristic symptoms of bladder and bowel obstruction. USG, CT, MRI were used for diagnosis co-relating other studies. Intervention was done by aspiration of the cystic fluid and open surgical excision of the cyst. CONCLUSION Zinner's Syndrome is uncommon cause of symptoms of bowel and bladder obstruction in young men; whose diagnosis is mostly based on imaging techniques.
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Kwenda EP, Locke RA, Archer JS, Su LM, Shenoy A, DeMarco RT, Bayne CE. Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Resection of the Mesonephric Duct Remnant in a Patient with Zinner Syndrome. J Endourol Case Rep 2020; 6:198-201. [PMID: 33102726 DOI: 10.1089/cren.2020.0020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Introduction: A 17-year-old male with Zinner syndrome, a right seminal vesicle cyst, and a solitary left kidney presented with chronic pelvic pain. Previous surgeons had attempted robot-assisted laparoscopic seminal vesicle cyst aspiration and transurethral resection of the ejaculatory duct. Neither surgery provided sustained symptom relief. Abdominal and pelvic MRI showed a cystic structure lodged between the prostate and bladder. The right seminal vesicle, kidney, and ureter were not observed. Materials and Methods: A robot-assisted laparoscopic seminal vesiculectomy was planned. Dissection distal to the right vas deferens and between the bladder neck and prostate revealed a cystic seminal vesicle-like structure. Attached to this was a tubular structure coursing deep to the vas deferens from the right renal fossa. This was presumed to be a dysplastic ureter. The dysplastic ureter was transected from the seminal vesicle and the seminal vesicle was marsupialized to the deep pelvis. Proximally, the dysplastic ureter was transected and left open. Results: Histologic assessment of the specimen revealed an ∼12.1 cm tubular mesonephric remnant. The postoperative course was uncomplicated. At 6 months follow-up, the patient remains free of symptoms with preserved ejaculatory volume. Conclusions: Mesonephric duct abnormalities and symptoms present on a spectrum. We present a safe and effective resection of a mesonephric duct remnant from a 17-year-old male with Zinner syndrome. A robotic approach localized to the right allowed for excellent observation without compromising left-sided genitourinary anatomy. In males presenting with renal agenesis and pelvic symptoms, clinicians should be suspicious of Zinner syndrome and other mesonephric abnormalities.
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- Elizabeth P Kwenda
- Department of Urology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Department of Urology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Department of Urology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Department of Urology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Department of Pathology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Department of Urology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Department of Urology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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Hergan B, Fellner FA, Akbari K. Incidental imaging findings suggesting Zinner syndrome in a young patient with pulmonary embolism: A case report. Radiol Case Rep 2020; 15:437-441. [PMID: 32148603 PMCID: PMC7033301 DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2020.01.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2019] [Revised: 01/14/2020] [Accepted: 01/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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A triad of seminal vesical cyst, ipsilateral renal agenesis and ipsilateral ejaculatory duct obstruction is known as Zinner Syndrome. First described in 1914, only about 200 cases have been reported in literature. Usually it stays undiagnosed until the second to third decade of life due to lack of symptoms or nonspecific symptoms such as lower urinary tract symptoms, dysuria or painful ejaculation. In this report we present the case of a 22-year-old patient with a Zinner syndrome as an incidental finding and underlie a review of literature to show the main clinical and imaging implications.
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- Benedikt Hergan
- Central Radiology Institute, Kepler University Hospital, Medical Faculty of the Johannes Kepler University, Krankenhausstrasse 9, Linz, Austria
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- Central Radiology Institute, Kepler University Hospital, Medical Faculty of the Johannes Kepler University, Krankenhausstrasse 9, Linz, Austria.,Medical Faculty of the Friedrich-Alexander-University of Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Central Radiology Institute, Kepler University Hospital, Medical Faculty of the Johannes Kepler University, Krankenhausstrasse 9, Linz, Austria
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Tan Z, Li B, Zhang L, Han P, Huang H, Taylor A, Li X. Classifying seminal vesicle cysts in the diagnosis and treatment of Zinner syndrome: A report of six cases and review of available literature. Andrologia 2019; 52:e13397. [PMID: 31729082 DOI: 10.1111/and.13397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2019] [Revised: 06/30/2019] [Accepted: 07/15/2019] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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- Zhengwu Tan
- Department of Radiology Union Hospital Tongji Medical College Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan China
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- Department of Urology Union Hospital Tongji Medical College Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan China
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- Department of Radiology Union Hospital Tongji Medical College Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan China
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- Department of Radiology Union Hospital Tongji Medical College Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan China
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- Department of Radiology University of Minnesota Minneapolis Minnesota
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- Department of Radiology University of Minnesota Minneapolis Minnesota
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- Department of Radiology Union Hospital Tongji Medical College Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan China
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Jiang XS, Wang HJ, Lin JH, Guo Y, Sun CH, Lin L, Guan J. Zinner's syndrome: clinical features and imaging diagnosis. Asian J Androl 2019. [PMID: 28695865 PMCID: PMC5952492 DOI: 10.4103/aja.aja_21_17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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- Xiao-Song Jiang
- Department of Radiology, Guangdong Women and Children Hospital, Guangzhou 511400, China
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- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Ultrosounic Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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Jiang XS, Wang HJ, Lin JH, Guo Y, Sun CH, Lin L, Guan J. Zinner's syndrome: clinical features and imaging diagnosis. Asian J Androl 2017; 20:316-317. [PMID: 28695865 DOI: 10.4103/1008-682x.210295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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- Xiao-Song Jiang
- Department of Radiology, Guangdong Women and Children Hospital, Guangzhou 511400, China
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- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Ultrosounic Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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Shah S, Patel R, Sinha R, Harris M. Zinner syndrome: an unusual cause of bladder outflow obstruction. BJR Case Rep 2017; 3:20160094. [PMID: 30363237 PMCID: PMC6159234 DOI: 10.1259/bjrcr.20160094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2016] [Revised: 09/19/2016] [Accepted: 11/17/2016] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Zinner syndrome is a rare condition comprising a triad of unilateral renal agenesis, ipsilateral seminal vesicle obstruction and ipsilateral ejaculatory duct obstruction. The mutual embryological origins of the seminal vesicle and the ureteral bud result in both anomalous genital and urinary tracts. We present the case of a 39-year-old patient where the initial presentation of this condition was bladder outflow obstruction. In this paper, we discuss the embryological origin of this condition, the range of imaging tools used to diagnose Zinner syndrome and the inherent benefits and shortcomings of each modality.
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- Sonali Shah
- Department of Gastroenterology, South Warwick Hospital, Warwick, UK
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- Department of Radiology, South Warwick Hospital, Warwick, UK
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- Department of Radiology, South Warwick Hospital, Warwick, UK
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- Department of Urology, South Warwick Hospital, Warwick, UK
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Fiaschetti V, Greco L, Giuricin V, De Vivo D, Di Caprera E, Di Trapano R, Castellani F, Floris R. Zinner syndrome diagnosed by magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography: role of imaging to identify and evaluate the uncommon variation in development of the male genital tract. Radiol Case Rep 2016; 12:54-58. [PMID: 28228879 PMCID: PMC5310246 DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2016.10.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2016] [Revised: 09/26/2016] [Accepted: 10/03/2016] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Seminal vesicle cysts are a very rare condition and its often associated with ipsilateral renal agenesis. The diagnosis of seminal vesicle cysts may be delayed or missed because of the non-specific symptoms of this condition. This article reports a triad of right renal agenesis, ipsilateral seminal vesicle cyst, and ejaculatory duct obstruction (Zinner syndrome) in a 56 years old man.
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- V Fiaschetti
- Department of Diagnostic and Molecular Imaging, Interventional Radiology and Radiation Therapy, Fondazione Policlinico "Tor Vergata", viale Oxford 81, Rome 00133, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostic and Molecular Imaging, Interventional Radiology and Radiation Therapy, Fondazione Policlinico "Tor Vergata", viale Oxford 81, Rome 00133, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostic and Molecular Imaging, Interventional Radiology and Radiation Therapy, Fondazione Policlinico "Tor Vergata", viale Oxford 81, Rome 00133, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostic and Molecular Imaging, Interventional Radiology and Radiation Therapy, Fondazione Policlinico "Tor Vergata", viale Oxford 81, Rome 00133, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostic and Molecular Imaging, Interventional Radiology and Radiation Therapy, Fondazione Policlinico "Tor Vergata", viale Oxford 81, Rome 00133, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostic and Molecular Imaging, Interventional Radiology and Radiation Therapy, Fondazione Policlinico "Tor Vergata", viale Oxford 81, Rome 00133, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostic and Molecular Imaging, Interventional Radiology and Radiation Therapy, Fondazione Policlinico "Tor Vergata", viale Oxford 81, Rome 00133, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostic and Molecular Imaging, Interventional Radiology and Radiation Therapy, Fondazione Policlinico "Tor Vergata", viale Oxford 81, Rome 00133, Italy
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Kanavaki A, Vidal I, Merlini L, Hanquinet S. Congenital Seminal Vesicle Cyst and Ipsilateral Renal Agenesis (Zinner Syndrome): A Rare Association and Its Evolution from Early Childhood to Adolescence. European J Pediatr Surg Rep 2015; 3:98-102. [PMID: 26788458 PMCID: PMC4712056 DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1555605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2014] [Accepted: 04/30/2015] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Zinner syndrome, the association of congenital seminal vesicle cyst and ipsilateral renal agenesis, is more often reported in adults or older adolescents. We present a case of a boy, followed up in our hospital since birth for right renal agenesis who at the age of 4 years presented a right paravesical cyst on ultrasound. The cyst was initially considered as an ureterocele. The diagnosis of Zinner syndrome was made later, at the age of 15 years by ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging; at that moment the cyst had increased in size and had changed in aspect. This malformation should be considered in the differential diagnosis of a pelvic cyst in male patients with renal agenesis.
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- Aikaterini Kanavaki
- Department of Pediatric Radiology, Geneva's Children University Hospital, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Geneva's Children University Hospital, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Pediatric Radiology, Geneva's Children University Hospital, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Pediatric Radiology, Geneva's Children University Hospital, Geneva, Switzerland
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INTRODUCTION Male pelvic floor cysts are a rare clinical entity that include: Wolffian duct remnants, Müllerian duct remnants, cysts of the seminal vesicles, prostate and ejaculatory duct/vas deferens cysts.
CASE REPORT We report the clinical case of a 21-year-old male patient with a history of previous surgery in childhood and more precisely: partial colectomy for congenital megacolon, removal of dysplastic right kidney and subsequent surgical adhesiolysis for bowel obstruction.
At 17, the patient was submitted to MRI for groin pain with an incidental finding of a cystic mass at the level of the right seminal vesicle. Consequently, a TUR-ED was performed at another urology unit, for a suspected seminal vesicle ectasia, without resolution of pain symptoms. The patient was referred to us for persistent genitourinary infections, ejaculation disorder and episodes of gross hematuria. An additional MRI confirmed the presence of a cystic mass of 5,5 cm with a suspected opening into prostatic urethra. Urethrocystoscopy and urethrocystography retrograde confirmed this anatomical communication. For the persistence of the symptoms we performed retropubic surgical exeresis of the mass, with a histopathological finding of benign cyst of the vas deferens.
Two major postoperative complications were reported: a pelvic hematoma that required surgical exploration and a urinary extravasation at the level of prostatic urethra, which resolved with prolonged urethral catheterization.
CONCLUSIONS Male pelvic floor cysts are a rare disease with a complex clinical and therapeutic management. A correct diagnosis is based on clinical signs and symptoms together with imaging studies of the pelvic region. The high risk of erectile dysfunction and ejaculatory disorders correlated to a surgical approach, recommend a treatment of these lesions only for symptomatic cases.
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Management of Zinner's Syndrome Associated with Contralateral Seminal Vesicle Hypoplasia: A Case Report. Case Rep Urol 2013; 2013:494215. [PMID: 23401842 PMCID: PMC3557622 DOI: 10.1155/2013/494215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2012] [Accepted: 01/01/2013] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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A 27-year-old man presented with chronic hematospermia, painful ejaculation, and primary infertility. Physical examination, transrectal ultrasonography, and pelvic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) demonstrated left seminal vesicle cyst, left renal agenesia, and contralateral seminal vesicle hypoplasia. Hormone workup (LH, FSH, prolactin, and testosterone) was normal. Sperm analysis showed oligoasthenozoospermia and low ejaculate volume. We performed transurethral resection of the ejaculatory duct (TUR-ED) using methylene blue vasography guidance without surgical-related complications. Hematospermia and painful ejaculation completely improved at 2-month followup, and the patient's wife experienced a missed abortion thereafter. This patient was considered as a rare variant of Zinner's syndrome and was managed effectively with a less invasive treatment modality (TUR-ED).
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