Imaging findings of congenital anomalies of seminal vesicles


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ÖCAL O., KARAOSMANOĞLU A. D., KARÇAALTINCABA M., AKATA D., Ozmen M.

POLISH JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGY, vol.84, 2019 (ESCI) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Review
  • Volume: 84
  • Publication Date: 2019
  • Doi Number: 10.5114/pjr.2019.82711
  • Journal Name: POLISH JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The seminal vesicles are paired organs of the male reproductive tract, which produce and secrete seminal fluid. Although congenital anomalies of seminal vesicles are usually asymptomatic, they may lead to various urogenital symptoms, including infertility. Due to their embryologic relationship with other urogenital organs, congenital anomalies of seminal vesicles may accompany other urinary or genital anomalies. Congenital anomalies of seminal vesicles include agenesis, hypoplasia, duplication, fusion, and cyst. These anomalies can be diagnosed with various imaging techniques. The main purpose of this article is to summarise imaging findings and clinical importance of congenital anomalies of seminal vesicles with images of some rare and previously unreported anomalies.