Open AccessCase 267: Cecureterocoele Manifesting in a Man with Infertility
Author(s) -
Marcin Czarniecki,
Tristan Barrett,
Nikesh Thiruchelvam,
Oliver Wiseman
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
radiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1527-1315
pISSN - 0033-8419
DOI - 10.1148/radiol.2019162781
Subject(s) - medicine , physical examination , rectal examination , orgasm , scrotum , abdomen , semen analysis , urology , gynecology , infertility , surgery , sexual dysfunction , prostate , pregnancy , biology , genetics , cancer
History A 28-year-old man presented with lifelong anejaculation, which had become an issue because of family planning. The patient had a history of normal erections and experienced the sensation of orgasm without ever ejaculating. On physical examination, both testes were present in the scrotum, with normal dimensions and a normal epididymis bilaterally. The patient had a slightly tender left testicle, and digital rectal examination findings were normal. The patient underwent further investigation for the possibility of retrograde ejaculation with urine cytology, the results of which were negative. Genetic testing was performed to exclude Y chromosome microdeletions. Serum-luteinizing and follicle-stimulating hormone levels were normal, with a borderline low level of testosterone (7.6 nmol/L; normal range, 8.0-29.0 nmol/L). All other pertinent laboratory results were noncontributory. Pelvic MRI was requested to exclude an anatomic cause of anejaculation. MRI was performed in accordance with the standard clinical prostate protocol, with a dynamic contrast material-enhanced study. CT of the upper abdomen was also performed. The patient subsequently underwent cystoscopy, which revealed an intravesicular fluid-filled mass near the left ureteric orifice.