SEMINAL VESICLE ABSCESS: REPORT OF A NEW CASE.

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Published Dec 4, 2009
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Vol. 87 No. 9 (2009): Issue Sep 2009

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Mohamed Slim Selmi
Hassen Hentati
Hakim Fayala
Mohamed Riadh Ben Slama
Mohamed Chebil

Abstract

Introduction : Seminal vesicle abscess (SVA) is a rare pathologic entity, usually diagnosed by transrectal ultrasonography and computerized tomography scan.
Case report : We report the successful management of a seminal vesicle abscess with percutaneous transvesical drainage in a 60-year old diabetic patient. Computed tomography scan has been used for the diagnosis and the guidance of the percutaneous drainage.
Conclusion : Seminal vesicle abscess is a very rare pathology with no specific symptoms. Transvesical drainage can be proposed successfully.

Keywords:

Abscess, computed tomography, drainage, seminal vesicle, ultrasonography

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