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- Zinner syndrome (ZS) is a rare urogenital condition featuring unilateral renal agenesis, blockage of the corresponding ejaculatory duct, and the presence of a cyst in the same-sided seminal vesicle.
- Three male patients (21, 20, and 24 years old) were diagnosed with ZS through imaging techniques like ultrasound, CT, and MRI, which showed kidney issues and cystic changes in the seminal vesicle.
- All patients underwent surgery that improved their symptoms and overall quality of life, emphasizing the need for awareness of diagnostic challenges and treatment options for ZS.
Article Abstract
Zinner syndrome (ZS) is a highly uncommon congenital or developmental urogenital anomaly characterized by the triumvirate of unilateral renal agenesis or dysplasia, ipsilateral ejaculatory duct obstruction, and ipsilateral seminal vesicle cyst. We present three cases of ZS in a 21-year-old male, a 20-year-old male, and a 24-year-old male. The diagnostic evaluation revealed unilateral renal agenesis associated with hypertrophy of the ipsilateral seminal vesicle with cystic changes on investigation by ultrasonography (USG), computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The patients underwent surgical management, resulting in symptom resolution and enhanced quality of life. This case report highlights the diagnostic challenges, management options, and long-term outcomes for patients with ZS.
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