Zinner syndrome in adult male: a rare case report.

IF 1.9 3区 医学 Q4 ANDROLOGY
Translational andrology and urology Pub Date : 2025-03-30 Epub Date: 2025-03-26 DOI:10.21037/tau-2024-763
Kaifu Wu, Yun Hu, Yuanliang Xie, Shutong Zhang, Xiang Wang
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Abstract

Background: Zinner syndrome (ZS) is an extremely rare congenital genitourinary disease. Its typical triad consists of seminal vesicle cysts, ejaculatory duct obstruction, and ipsilateral renal agenesis or hypoplasia. At present, the exact pathogenesis of ZS remains a mystery. It is hypothesized that ZS might be associated with aberrations that occur during the intricate process of embryonic development.

Case description: A 40-year-old male presented to the hospital with a chief complaint of experiencing dysuria for 5 consecutive days, accompanied by frequent urination and urgency. Through comprehensive imaging and laboratory examinations, he was diagnosed with ZS. Subsequently, laparoscopic left seminal vesicle cystectomy was successfully carried out. Postoperative pathology revealed the existence of inflammatory infiltration in the wall of the seminal vesicle cyst. The patient recovered smoothly and was discharged without complications. No signs of recurrence were detected during the 6-month follow-up.

Conclusions: Ultrasound, computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examinations are crucial for accurately diagnosing ZS. These imaging techniques offer detailed anatomical information, helping identify features like seminal vesicle cysts and renal anomalies. Acute seminal vesicle cyst infection accompanied by ipsilateral renal agenesis and ureteral developmental malformations is recognized as a clinical manifestation of ZS. Laparoscopic seminal vesicle cystectomy is safe and effective.

成年男性津纳综合征1例报道。
背景:Zinner综合征是一种极为罕见的先天性泌尿生殖系统疾病。其典型的三联征包括精囊囊肿、射精管阻塞和同侧肾发育不全或发育不全。目前,ZS的确切发病机制仍是一个谜。据推测,ZS可能与复杂的胚胎发育过程中发生的畸变有关。病例描述:一名40岁男性,主诉为连续5天排尿困难,伴有尿频和尿急。经综合影像学及实验室检查,诊断为ZS。随后成功行腹腔镜左精囊膀胱切除术。术后病理显示精囊囊囊壁有炎性浸润。患者康复顺利,出院无并发症。随访6个月无复发迹象。结论:超声、CT和MRI检查对准确诊断ZS至关重要。这些成像技术提供了详细的解剖学信息,有助于识别精囊囊肿和肾脏异常等特征。急性精囊囊肿感染伴同侧肾发育不全及输尿管发育畸形是公认的ZS临床表现。腹腔镜精囊切除术安全有效。
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期刊介绍: ranslational Andrology and Urology (Print ISSN 2223-4683; Online ISSN 2223-4691; Transl Androl Urol; TAU) is an open access, peer-reviewed, bi-monthly journal (quarterly published from Mar.2012 - Dec. 2014). The main focus of the journal is to describe new findings in the field of translational research of Andrology and Urology, provides current and practical information on basic research and clinical investigations of Andrology and Urology. Specific areas of interest include, but not limited to, molecular study, pathology, biology and technical advances related to andrology and urology. Topics cover range from evaluation, prevention, diagnosis, therapy, prognosis, rehabilitation and future challenges to urology and andrology. Contributions pertinent to urology and andrology are also included from related fields such as public health, basic sciences, education, sociology, and nursing.
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