Lithiasis in prostate utricle
a case of infertility
Keywords:
Azoospermia , Müllerian duct, lnfertility, Lithiasis, Health and utricleAbstract
Prostatic utricle cyst is a structure remaining from the Müllerian duct, resulting from the incomplete regression of these structures during the development of the embryo. The incidence varies from 1 to 5% in the general population and up to 20% of the patients complain of hematospermia, which could be associated with a urinary infection, pain and urinary urge incontinence, palpable abdominal mass and epididymitis. The diagnosis is based on physical examination and transrectal ultrasonography, and complemented with a cystourethrography. Magnetic resonance imaging may also be used. Most of the time treatment consists of endourologic procedures, with marsupialization of the cyst.
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