Low-grade phyllodes tumor of the seminal vesicle treated with laparoscopic excision

Nat Clin Pract Urol. 2007 Jul;4(7):395-400. doi: 10.1038/ncpuro0837.

Abstract

Background: A 43-year-old man presented with a 2-year history of hematospermia and dull ache in the left testis. On physical examination he had left epididymal tenderness and a normal digital rectal examination.

Investigations: Transrectal ultrasonography and MRI.

Diagnosis: Low-grade phyllodes tumor of the left seminal vesicle.

Management: Laparoscopic excision of the left seminal vesicle.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Erectile Dysfunction / etiology
  • Genital Neoplasms, Male / complications
  • Genital Neoplasms, Male / diagnosis
  • Genital Neoplasms, Male / surgery*
  • Hemospermia / diagnosis
  • Hemospermia / etiology
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Neoplasm Staging
  • Phyllodes Tumor / complications
  • Phyllodes Tumor / diagnosis
  • Phyllodes Tumor / surgery*
  • Seminal Vesicles / pathology
  • Seminal Vesicles / surgery*
  • Treatment Outcome