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Zinner Syndrome: Radiologic Diagnosis in a Rare Case.

Derya Bas¹, Mustafa Orhan Nalbant¹

¹University of Health Sciences, Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital Radiology Department.

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Summary

Zinner's syndrome, a rare congenital condition, involves seminal vesicle and urinary tract anomalies. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is crucial for diagnosing this condition and differentiating seminal vesicle cysts from other pelvic masses.

Keywords:

Zinner syndrome cross-sectional imaging ejaculatory duct obstruction ipsilateral renal hypoplasia transrectal ultrasound

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Area of Science:

Urology
Radiology
Embryology

Background:

Zinner's syndrome is a rare congenital malformation involving the seminal vesicle and upper urinary tract, stemming from mesonephric duct developmental anomalies.
Diagnosis and management of Zinner's syndrome necessitate advanced imaging techniques to accurately assess the anatomical abnormalities.

Observation:

A 21-year-old male with a solitary kidney presented with abdominal pain, prompting imaging studies including ultrasonography, CT, and MRI.
MRI revealed a tubular, fluid-filled pelvic lesion consistent with a seminal vesicle cyst, alongside a hypoplastic left kidney.

Findings:

The imaging findings, particularly the MRI characteristics of the pelvic cyst and renal anomaly, led to the diagnosis of Zinner's syndrome.
The characteristic triad includes unilateral renal agenesis/hypoplasia, ipsilateral seminal vesicle cyst, and ejaculatory duct obstruction.

Implications:

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the gold standard for diagnosing Zinner's syndrome due to its superior soft tissue contrast resolution.
Accurate MRI depiction of male genital tract anatomy aids in distinguishing seminal vesicle cysts from other pelvic cystic masses, guiding appropriate therapeutic strategies.