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Seminal Vesicle Atrophy and Ejaculatory Dysfunction Secondary to Prostatic and Seminal Vesicle Abscesses

Miyazaki S, Ueda T, Tsujimoto M, Soh J, Ukimura O

Cureus, 2025

Abstract

Seminal vesicle (SV) and prostatic abscesses are rare urological infections. However, their effect on sexual function remains unknown. In the present study, we encountered a case of SV atrophy and ejaculatory dysfunction (EjD) after conservative treatment. The patient was a 56-year-old man with fever who complained of pain during urination. He was diagnosed with SV and prostate abscesses and treated conservatively with antibiotics. One month after treatment, an EjD was observed, and magnetic resonance imaging revealed severe atrophy of the SV. Although various treatments for these symptoms, such as tadalafil and testosterone replacement therapy, were administered, the symptoms did not improve. Here, we report a case of EjD associated with SV and prostate abscesses. Factors leading to SV atrophy are unknown; however, complications should be noted.

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