Seminal vesicle abscess causing unilateral hydroureteronephrosis: A case report

Arch Ital Urol Androl. 2017 Dec 31;89(4):321-322. doi: 10.4081/aiua.2017.4.321.

Abstract

Seminal vesicle abscess (SVA) is a rare urologic entity. It mainly occurs in subjects with predisposing factors and may be associated with other urogenital infections. We describe the case of a diabetic subject with SVA associated with funiculitis, epididymitis and obstructive pyelonephritis. Treatment consisted of laparotomic surgical drainage of the abscess and ureteral stent placement.

Keywords: Diabetes; Hydroureteronephrosis; Seminal Vesicle Abscess..

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abscess / complications*
  • Abscess / surgery
  • Diabetes Mellitus / physiopathology
  • Drainage / methods
  • Humans
  • Hydronephrosis / etiology*
  • Hydronephrosis / pathology
  • Hydronephrosis / surgery
  • Laparotomy / methods
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Seminal Vesicles / pathology*
  • Stents
  • Ureteral Diseases / etiology*
  • Ureteral Diseases / pathology
  • Ureteral Diseases / surgery