Seminal Vesicle Abscess Associated with Zinner Syndrome

Hinyokika kiyo. Acta urologica Japonica
Sohei KuribayashiSeiji Yamaguchi

Abstract

We report a case of seminal vesicle abscess associated with Zinner syndrome. A 26-year-old male was admitted to our hospital because of fever and right scrotal swelling. Ultrasound showed an enlarged epididymis and color Doppler ultrasound showed increased vascularity in the epididymis. We diagnosed the case as acute epididymitis and started intravenous antibiotic therapy. Four days after admission, remittent fever persisted and blood culture was positive for Staphylococcus aureus. We performed computed tomography, which showed a right seminal vesicle cyst abscess and right renal agenesis. Our diagnosis was an abscess associated with Zinner syndrome. Transrectal ultrasound-guided transperineal drainage was performed 30 days after admission because seminal vesicle abscess could not be controlled by conservative treatment. Eight days after the procedure, the patient was discharged. One year after the procedure, recurrence of seminal vesicle abscess has not been observed.

Related Concepts

Related Feeds

CRISPR & Staphylococcus

CRISPR-Cas system enables the editing of genes to create or correct mutations. Staphylococci are associated with life-threatening infections in hospitals, as well as the community. Here is the latest research on how CRISPR-Cas system can be used for treatment of Staphylococcal infections.

Related Papers

Journal of Clinical Ultrasound : JCU
S B LeeR D McLeary
Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine : Official Journal of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
R S NarlawarN G Chaubal
© 2022 Meta ULC. All rights reserved