Author/Authors :
Dagur، Gautam نويسنده Department of Physiology and Biophysics,Stony Brook University,Stony Brook,USA , , Warren، Kelly نويسنده Department of Physiology and Biophysics,Stony Brook University,Stony Brook,USA , , Suh، Yiji نويسنده Department of Physiology and Biophysics,Stony Brook University,Stony Brook,USA , , Singh، Navjot نويسنده Department of Physiology and Biophysics,Stony Brook University,Stony Brook,USA , , Khan، Sardar A نويسنده Department of Urology, Department of Physiology and Biophysics,Stony Brook University,Stony Brook,USA ,
Abstract :
Seminal vesicles (SVs) are sex accessory organs and part of male genitourinary system. They play a critical role in male fertility. Diseases of the SVs, usually results in infertility. Diseases of the SVs are extremely rare and are infrequently reported in the literature. We address the current literature of SV pathologies, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options. We review the clinical importance of SVs from PubMed. The current imaging modalities and instrumentation that help diagnose SV diseases are reviewed. Common pathologies including, infection, cysts, tumors, and congenital diseases of the SVs are addressed. Many times symptoms of hematospermia, pain, irritative and obstructive lower urinary tract symptoms, and infertility are presented in patients with SV diseases.
Keywords :
Infertility , seminal vesicles , Hematospermia , transrectal ultrasound
