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Duplicate urethra communicating with seminal vesicles: A rare case report
Tao Zhou1, Weikang Chen1, Zhigang Wu1
1Department of Andrology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China.
Urology Case Reports
|January 3, 2022
Summary
This case report details a rare urethral duplication anomaly in a 46-year-old male with an accessory urethra connected to the seminal vesicle. Symptoms resolved with antibiotic treatment, highlighting conservative management for this congenital condition.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Congenital Anomalies
- Medical Case Reports
Background:
- Urethral duplication is an uncommon congenital abnormality.
- Accessory urethral formations present diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.
Observation:
- A rare variant of urethral duplication involving an accessory urethra communicating with the right seminal vesicle was identified.
- The patient presented with semen discharge from an ectopic urethral opening and abnormal glandular secretions.
Findings:
- Conservative management with antibiotics effectively resolved the patient's symptoms.
- This case highlights a unique presentation of seminal vesicle communication with an accessory urethra.
Implications:
- The findings contribute to understanding the spectrum of urethral duplication anomalies.
- Discussion includes classification, diagnosis, and treatment strategies for such rare congenital conditions.
