title: Prostate diverticulum.
abstract: Pure cysts of the male genital system are rare, with the exception of epididymal cysts. Midline cystic masses in or near the prostate represent either an infectious etiology or utricular/Mullerian duct cysts. Prostatic diverticuli are extremely rare entities. A 61-year-old man presented with symptoms consistent with an active pelvic infection and computed tomography evidence of what was thought to be an intraprostatic abscess. Further studies revealed a large prostatic diverticulum and a poorly compliant bladder. The patient eventually required urinary diversion for symptom relief and upper urinary tract conservation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Florida 32224, USA.
authors.forename: Jacob J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Jorns
authors.forename: David D
authors.initials: DD
authors.lastname: Thiel
authors.forename: Paul R
authors.initials: PR
authors.lastname: Young
authors.forename: Gregory A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Broderick
mesh_terms: D003558:Cystoscopy; D004240:Diverticulum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011467:Prostate / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D011469:Prostatic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed