Abstract
Background A 43-year-old man presented with a 2-year history of hematospermia and dull ache in the left testis. On physical examination he had left epididymal tenderness and a normal digital rectal examination.
Investigations Transrectal ultrasonography and MRI.
Diagnosis Low-grade phyllodes tumor of the left seminal vesicle.
Management Laparoscopic excision of the left seminal vesicle.
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Khan, M., Zaheer, LU., Ahmed, K. et al. Low-grade phyllodes tumor of the seminal vesicle treated with laparoscopic excision. Nat Rev Urol 4, 395–400 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1038/ncpuro0837
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