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  • Hematospermia is a common, often benign condition causing anxiety.
  • It is typically self-limiting in younger, healthy males.
  • Recurrent or symptomatic cases necessitate evaluation for serious underlying pathology.

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  • To review the causes and diagnostic workup of hematospermia.
  • To highlight the role of magnetic resonance (MR) imaging in evaluation.
  • To discuss pathophysiology, imaging findings, and management strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Review of literature on hematospermia.
  • Discussion of clinical assessment and noninvasive investigations.
  • Emphasis on the utility of MR imaging in diagnosing causes.

Main Results:

  • Hematospermia is usually benign but can indicate serious conditions in specific patient groups.
  • MR imaging offers excellent soft-tissue contrast for identifying causes.
  • Differential diagnoses include ejaculatory obstruction, infection, malignancy, and vascular issues.

Conclusions:

  • While often benign, hematospermia requires careful evaluation, especially in older men or those with concerning symptoms.
  • MR imaging is a valuable tool in the diagnostic armamentarium.
  • Management should be tailored based on identified causes and patient factors.