Seminal
vesicles
Acute seminal
vesiculitis
Acute seminal vesiculitis occurs in
association with prostatitis. Prior to the antibiotic treatment of gonorrhoea,
gonococcal vesiculitis was common.
Chronic seminal
vesiculitis
Chronic seminal vesiculitis usually presents
with haematospermia and pain on intercourse. TRUS demonstrates the features of
distension, thickening and the presence of turbid fluid. The treatment is the
same as for chronic prostatitis.
Tuberculous
seminal vesiculitis
The clinical features and treatment have been
discussed above.
Diverticulum of
the seminal vesicle
Diverticulum of the seminal vesicle occurs
occasionally. In such cases, the kidney of that side is absent and the
diverticulum
represents an abortive ureteric bud. It is a cause of persistent infection.
Cyst of the
seminal vesicle
A cyst of the seminal vesicle is uncommon and
rarely requires treatment. It may be removed by dissection through an incision
similar to that for perineal prostatectomy, if it is large or giving rise to
symptoms.