Description

The diagnosis of seminal vesiculitis can be challenging often because it is not considered.


 

Clinical findings:

(1) male infertility

(2) chronic groin pain

(3) painful ejaculation

(4) concurrent evidence of prostatitis and/or epididymitis

 

Imaging findings on pelvic CT, MRI or transrectal ultrasonography (TRUS):

(1) enlargement

(2) cystic change

 

Transurethral seminal vesiculoscopy can be used to obtain direct specimens and to irrigate the vesicles.

 

Laboratory findings:

(1) reduced semen volume and oligospermia

(2) infectious pathogen, especially Chlamydia

 


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