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Seminal vesicle cyst with ipsilateral renal agenesis
1Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Lahey Clinic Medical Center, Burlington, MA 01805, USA.
AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology
|July 6, 2000
Summary
Seminal vesicle cysts linked with renal agenesis can cause bladder issues and pelvic masses. Various imaging methods aid in distinguishing these cysts from other pelvic masses.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Radiology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Seminal vesicle cysts are rare congenital anomalies.
- Renal agenesis is the failure of a kidney to develop.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review clinical symptoms and imaging findings of seminal vesicle cysts.
- To explore the association between seminal vesicle cysts and renal agenesis.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of clinical cases.
- Analysis of imaging characteristics (excretory urography, sonography, CT, MR imaging).
Main Results:
- Patients may exhibit bladder irritation or obstruction.
- Abdominal or pelvic masses can be detected on physical examination.
Conclusions:
- Seminal vesicle cysts associated with renal agenesis present with specific clinical and imaging features.
- A range of imaging techniques are crucial for accurate diagnosis and differentiation from other pelvic cystic masses.