Localized amyloidosis of the seminal vesicles

Amyloidosis of the seminal vesicles is a common finding in autopsies, with increased incidence in older population. It is usually asymptomatic. We report a case of symptomatic localized amyloidosis of the seminal vesicles, with hemospermia and suprapubic pain. Diagnosis was achieved through ultrasou...

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Veröffentlicht in:Actas urologicas españolas 2003-11, Vol.27 (10), p.825-828
Hauptverfasser: Herranz Fernández, L M, Arellano Gañán, R, Nam Cha, Syonghyun, Jiménez Gálvez, M, Pereira Sanz, I
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Zusammenfassung:Amyloidosis of the seminal vesicles is a common finding in autopsies, with increased incidence in older population. It is usually asymptomatic. We report a case of symptomatic localized amyloidosis of the seminal vesicles, with hemospermia and suprapubic pain. Diagnosis was achieved through ultrasound-guided transrectal biopsy. Systemic amyloidosis must be ruled out through proper evaluation. Seminal vesicle enlargement secondary to amyloid deposit may be misdiagnosed as carcinomatous invasion.
ISSN:0210-4806