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Zinner syndrome, a rare congenital anomaly, involves unilateral renal agenesis, seminal vesicle cyst, and ejaculatory duct obstruction. Advances in imaging like MRI and CT now facilitate its frequent diagnosis.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Embryology
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Zinner syndrome is a congenital malformation of the male urogenital tract.
  • It is characterized by a specific triad of anomalies.
  • The condition arises from errors in mesonephric duct development during embryogenesis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the diagnostic features and clinical presentation of Zinner syndrome.
  • To highlight the role of advanced imaging in diagnosing this rare condition.
  • To report a case of Zinner syndrome in a young patient.

Main Methods:

  • Review of patient case.
  • Diagnostic imaging including Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Computed Tomography (CT).
  • Analysis of embryological development of the mesonephric duct.

Main Results:

  • The patient presented with the characteristic triad of Zinner syndrome.
  • MRI confirmed seminal vesicle cyst and ejaculatory duct obstruction.
  • CT confirmed unilateral renal agenesis.
  • The diagnosis was established based on imaging findings consistent with the syndrome's definition.

Conclusions:

  • Zinner syndrome is defined by unilateral renal agenesis, seminal vesicle cyst, and ejaculatory duct obstruction.
  • Disruptions in mesonephric duct embryogenesis can lead to Zinner syndrome.
  • Pelvic MRI is considered the gold standard for diagnosing Zinner syndrome.