[Haemospermia due to seminal vesicle amyloidosis. Treatment by laparoscopic vesiculectomy. A case report]

Prog Urol. 2007 Nov;17(7):1382-4. doi: 10.1016/s1166-7087(07)78583-4.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Amyloidosis of the seminal vesicles is a rare cause of haemospermia. The authors report the case of a 42-year-old patient with recurrent haemospermia over a period of 2 years and abnormalities of one seminal vesicle on ultrasonography and MRI, justifying laparoscopic resection. Histological examination demonstrated localized amyloidosis, secondary to inflammation. No recurrence was observed with a follow-up of one.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Amyloidosis / complications*
  • Amyloidosis / surgery*
  • Genital Diseases, Male / complications*
  • Genital Diseases, Male / surgery*
  • Hemospermia / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy*
  • Male
  • Seminal Vesicles / surgery*
  • Urologic Surgical Procedures, Male / methods