A seminal vesicle may develop an abscess if a bacterial vesiculitis occurs,
Risk factors:
(1) transrectal aspiration or biopsy
(2) diabetes mellitus
(3) chronic prostatitis
Clinical findings may include:
(1) often nonspecific
(2) pelvic pain
(3) low-grade fever
The diagnosis is usually made using imaging studies (CT, MRI, transrectal ultrasound).
Complications:
(1) rectal fistula
(2) rupture with peritonitis
(3) stricture
