[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.
Madrid García
Francisco Javier
FJ
Servicio de Urologia, Hospital El Bierzo, Ponferrada, León, España.
Madroñero Cuevas
Concepción
C
Rivas Escudero
José Antonio
JA
Parra Muntaner
Luis
L
Monsalve Rodríguez
Manuel
M
García Alonso
Jesús
J
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