Seminal vesicle cysts and associated anomalies

Seminal Vesicle Cyst and Ipsilateral Renal Agenesis: Laparoscopic Approach

“…The characteristics that distinguish congenital seminal vesicle cysts from their acquired counterparts are their association with other congenital genitourinary anomalies such as ipsilateral renal agenesis, ranal dysplasia or rudimentary ureter [Patel et al 2002]. Most seminal vesicle cysts are congenital, and two-thirds are associated with renal agenesis or dysplasia [Cherullo et al 2002;Ikari et al 1999;Patel et al 2002].…”

“…The characteristics that distinguish congenital seminal vesicle cysts from their acquired counterparts are their association with other congenital genitourinary anomalies such as ipsilateral renal agenesis, ranal dysplasia or rudimentary ureter [Patel et al 2002]. Most seminal vesicle cysts are congenital, and two-thirds are associated with renal agenesis or dysplasia [Cherullo et al 2002;Ikari et al 1999;Patel et al 2002]. Since Zinner [1914] initially reported the association of a congenital seminal vesicle cyst with ipsilateral renal agenesis, there have been about 50 published cases [Carmignani et al 1995;Gozen and Alagol 2006;Liatsikos et al 2004;Manousakas et al 2002;Patel et al 2002].…”

“…Most seminal vesicle cysts are congenital, and two-thirds are associated with renal agenesis or dysplasia [Cherullo et al 2002;Ikari et al 1999;Patel et al 2002]. Since Zinner [1914] initially reported the association of a congenital seminal vesicle cyst with ipsilateral renal agenesis, there have been about 50 published cases [Carmignani et al 1995;Gozen and Alagol 2006;Liatsikos et al 2004;Manousakas et al 2002;Patel et al 2002]. The formation of congenital seminal vesicle cyst with ipsilateral renal agenesis is believed to result from abnormal embryonic development of the distal portion of the mesonephric duct [Hoschke et al 2003;Patel et al 2002;Zinner 1914].…”

“…Since Zinner [1914] initially reported the association of a congenital seminal vesicle cyst with ipsilateral renal agenesis, there have been about 50 published cases [Carmignani et al 1995;Gozen and Alagol 2006;Liatsikos et al 2004;Manousakas et al 2002;Patel et al 2002]. The formation of congenital seminal vesicle cyst with ipsilateral renal agenesis is believed to result from abnormal embryonic development of the distal portion of the mesonephric duct [Hoschke et al 2003;Patel et al 2002;Zinner 1914]. However, in the absence of associated genitourinary anomalies, acquired cysts were commonly caused by ejaculatory duct obstruction as a result of genitourinary inflammation, ejaculatory duct lithiasis or transurethral prostatectomy [Cherullo et al 2002;Patel et al 2002].…”

“…Seminal vesicle cyst accompanying ipsilateral renal agenesis is extremely rare, but recent advances in imaging methods such as computerized tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) have increased the quantity of detection and many urologists may encounter them at some stages [Patel et al 2002]. When the patient is symptomatic, surgical treatment may be necessary.…”