[Abscess of seminal vesicle: conservative treatment].
OBJECTIVE
To describe a case of primary seminal vesicle abscess that was managed conservatively.


METHODS
Antibiotics, according to the urine culture and antibiotic profile, were administered for four weeks. Outpatient follow-up was carried out with digital rectal examination, urine culture and ultrasound.


RESULTS
A favorable clinical response was observed at day three. The patient was discharged from hospital on day 7. DRE, urine culture and ultrasound findings were normal after 4 weeks.


CONCLUSIONS
Primary abscess of the seminal vesicle can be successfully treated with antibiotics. Percutaneous drainage of the abscess should be reserved for those cases that do not respond to conservative management with antibiotics.
Nicolás Torralba
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Servicio de Urología, Hospital Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca, Ctra. Madrid-Cartagena s/n 31120 El Palmar Murcia, España.
Bañón Pérez
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Valdelvira Nadal
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López Cubillana
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Server Pastor
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Pérez Albacete
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D000038:Abscess / Q000188:drug therapy*; D002444:Cefuroxime / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002511:Cephalosporins / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004927:Escherichia coli Infections / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005832:Genital Diseases, Male / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012669:Seminal Vesicles
D002511:Cephalosporins; D002444:Cefuroxime