Zinner Syndrome: The Diagnosis and Management of a Rare Urogenital Malformation
This case highlights an atypical but important consideration in young males presenting with persistent gastrointestinal and/or genitourinary symptoms. Zinner syndrome (ZS) develops from embryologic maldevelopment of the distal mesonephric duct, resulting in ejaculatory duct atresia with consequent o...
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| description | This case highlights an atypical but important consideration in young males presenting with persistent gastrointestinal and/or genitourinary symptoms. Zinner syndrome (ZS) develops from embryologic maldevelopment of the distal mesonephric duct, resulting in ejaculatory duct atresia with consequent obstruction of the seminal vesicle and concomitant ureteral bud malformation, leading to renal agenesis/dysplasia. The lack of distinct clinical symptoms makes ZS a difficult diagnosis to reach: Abdominal pain and dysuria are often mistaken for prostatitis or cystitis. However, the use of modern imaging modalities aids in establishing the diagnosis. Early identification of ZS may delay progression to infertility as the duct obstruction may not be as extensive, though further research is needed to establish this connection. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-67db4a44dc8a43fb8d4ae72dd84c46b92025-08-20T03:34:02ZengWileyCase Reports in Radiology2090-68702024-01-01202410.1155/2024/1718485Zinner Syndrome: The Diagnosis and Management of a Rare Urogenital MalformationLucinda Lau0Kishan S. Patel1Frank Santisi2Rebecca Germaine3Sunil Jeph4Department of RadiologyDepartment of RadiologyDepartment of RadiologyDepartment of Public HealthDepartment of RadiologyThis case highlights an atypical but important consideration in young males presenting with persistent gastrointestinal and/or genitourinary symptoms. Zinner syndrome (ZS) develops from embryologic maldevelopment of the distal mesonephric duct, resulting in ejaculatory duct atresia with consequent obstruction of the seminal vesicle and concomitant ureteral bud malformation, leading to renal agenesis/dysplasia. The lack of distinct clinical symptoms makes ZS a difficult diagnosis to reach: Abdominal pain and dysuria are often mistaken for prostatitis or cystitis. However, the use of modern imaging modalities aids in establishing the diagnosis. Early identification of ZS may delay progression to infertility as the duct obstruction may not be as extensive, though further research is needed to establish this connection.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2024/1718485 |
| spellingShingle | Lucinda Lau Kishan S. Patel Frank Santisi Rebecca Germaine Sunil Jeph Zinner Syndrome: The Diagnosis and Management of a Rare Urogenital Malformation Case Reports in Radiology |
| title | Zinner Syndrome: The Diagnosis and Management of a Rare Urogenital Malformation |
| title_full | Zinner Syndrome: The Diagnosis and Management of a Rare Urogenital Malformation |
| title_fullStr | Zinner Syndrome: The Diagnosis and Management of a Rare Urogenital Malformation |
| title_full_unstemmed | Zinner Syndrome: The Diagnosis and Management of a Rare Urogenital Malformation |
| title_short | Zinner Syndrome: The Diagnosis and Management of a Rare Urogenital Malformation |
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