title: The role of transrectal ultrasonography in the diagnosis and management of prostatic and seminal vesicle cysts.
abstract: Cysts in the region of the prostate and seminal vesicles are interesting because of their differential diagnosis and embryological relevance. We present our experience with 5 cases that include a müllerian duct cyst, diverticulum of the spermatic tract, seminal vesicle cyst and 2 prostatic cysts. Transrectal ultrasonography had a significant role in the diagnostic evaluation of these cysts. Ultrasonographically guided transperineal needle aspiration added significant diagnostic information and might have a therapeutic value. After a review of the literature, we propose an algorithm for the evaluation and management of prostatic and seminal vesicle cysts.
authors.affiliation: Scott Department of Urology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Shabsigh
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Lerner
authors.forename: I J
authors.initials: IJ
authors.lastname: Fishman
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Kadmon
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000465:Algorithms; D003560:Cysts / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005832:Genital Diseases, Male / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009095:Mullerian Ducts; D011469:Prostatic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012669:Seminal Vesicles / Q000473:pathology*; D014463:Ultrasonography