Seminal vesicle abscess: report of a new case

Tunis Med. 2009 Sep;87(9):630-2.

Abstract

Background: Seminal vesicle abscess (SVA) is a rare pathologic entity, usually diagnosed by transrectal ultrasonography and computerized tomography scan.

Aim: Report a new case.

Case report: We report the successful management of a seminal vesicle abscess with percutaneous transvesical drainage in a 60-year-old diabetic patient. Computed tomography scan has been used for the diagnosis and the guidance of the percutaneous drainage.

Conclusion: Seminal vesicle abscess is a very rare pathology with no specific symptoms. Transvesical drainage can be proposed successfully.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abscess* / diagnosis
  • Abscess* / diagnostic imaging
  • Abscess* / etiology
  • Abscess* / surgery
  • Diabetes Complications*
  • Drainage
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Seminal Vesicles*
  • Time Factors
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Ultrasonography