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Seminal vesicle filled with contrast media during IVU

Case contributed by Levente István Lánczi
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

History of left epididymitis and left orchiectomy. Benign prostate hyperplasia. Recent polyuria.

Patient Data

Age: 65 years
Gender: Male

Normal urinary excretion, renal pelvis and ureters are depicted on the IVU. No presence of calcified stones or dilatation of the urinary tract.

On the late image, after urination a reflux into the left seminal vesicle is detected.

Case Discussion

Genital tract reflux is more likely after surgery or with the presence of anorectal malformations or other variation. 

Thanks to Hajnalka Nagy, Izabella Reznek and Imre Zsolnai Nagy for their contribution to the case presentation.

 

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