[Conservative treatment of a seminal vesicle abscess. Report of one case].
OBJECTIVE
To describe the clinical conditions, the radiological findings and the management of a case of seminal vesicle abscess.


METHODS
A 47-year old man presented with irritative voiding symptoms, fever, diminished ejaculated volume, hematuria and testicular pain. Diagnosis was made with digital rectal examination, ultrasound and CT.


RESULTS
The patient was managed with antibiotic therapy alone for 4 weeks. Clinical and radiological resolution was achieved.


CONCLUSIONS
Seminal vesicle abscess is a rare condition. Diagnosis is based on clinical data and radiological findings. Conservative treatment could be effective in selected cases.
Servicio de Urologia, Hospital El Bierzo, Ponferrada, León, España.
Francisco Javier
FJ
Madrid García
Concepción
C
Madroñero Cuevas
José Antonio
JA
Rivas Escudero
Luis
L
Parra Muntaner
Manuel
M
Monsalve Rodríguez
Jesús
J
García Alonso
D000038:Abscess / Q000628:therapy*; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005832:Genital Diseases, Male / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012669:Seminal Vesicles
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents