Congenital seminal vesicle cyst associated with ipsilateral renal agenesis and cryptorchidism causing bladder outlet obstruction: A case report and review of the literature - 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.

KEYWORDS: Renal agenesis, seminal vesicle cyst, cryptorchidism

CORRESPONDENCE: Sallami Satáa, MD, La Rabta Hospital-University, Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia ( )

CITATION: UroToday Int J. 2012 December;5(6):art 61.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3834/uij.1944-5784.2012.12.06