title: [Localized amyloidosis of the seminal vesicles].
abstract: Amyloidosis of the seminal vesicles is a common finding in autopsies, with increased incidence in older population. It is usually asymptomatic. We report a case of symptomatic localized amyloidosis of the seminal vesicles, with hemospermia and suprapubic pain. Diagnosis was achieved through ultrasound-guided transrectal biopsy. Systemic amyloidosis must be ruled out through proper evaluation. Seminal vesicle enlargement secondary to amyloid deposit may be misdiagnosed as carcinomatous invasion.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Anatomía Patológica, Hospital Universitario de la Princesa, Madrid.
authors.forename: L M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Herranz Fernández
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Arellano Gañán
authors.forename: Syonghyun
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Nam Cha
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Jiménez Gálvez
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Pereira Sanz
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000686:Amyloidosis / Q000175:diagnosis; D005832:Genital Diseases, Male / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012669:Seminal Vesicles