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Zinner's Syndrome.

J Kuo¹, C Foster, D K Shelton

¹Department of Radiology, Division of Nuclear Medicine, University of California, Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA, USA.

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|October 29, 2011

Summary

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An incidental finding during lymphoma staging revealed a seminal vesicle cyst. This case highlights the importance of comprehensive imaging review beyond the primary diagnosis.

Keywords:

F-18 fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography Zinner's syndrome renal agenesis seminal vesicle cyst ureterocele

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Urology
Radiology
Oncology

Background:

Positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) is a crucial imaging modality for staging various cancers, including non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Incidental findings on PET/CT scans can sometimes lead to the diagnosis of unexpected conditions.

Observation:

A 52-year-old male with newly diagnosed non-Hodgkin's lymphoma underwent an F-18 fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) PET/CT scan.
The scan incidentally revealed a non-FDG avid urinary bladder mass and an absent kidney.
Initial suspicion for ureterocele was raised due to the imaging findings.

Findings:

A subsequent CT urogram confirmed the incidental finding as a seminal vesicle cyst.
The urinary bladder mass was also evaluated, though its nature is not detailed further in this abstract.

Implications:

This case underscores the value of thorough interpretation of imaging studies, as incidental findings can have significant diagnostic implications.
Seminal vesicle cysts, though often asymptomatic, can occasionally present with urinary symptoms or be mistaken for other pathologies.
Comprehensive imaging review aids in accurate diagnosis and management of both primary oncologic conditions and incidental genitourinary findings.