Prostatic utricle cyst, also called utricular cyst, is a rare midline cystic lesion between the urinary bladder and the rectum, most often detected in the 1st and 2nd decades of life. These cysts are commonly associated with hypospadias and cryptorchidism. It may be asymptomatic or present with epididymitis, hematuria, pyuria, urinary incontinence, oligospermia, retention or constipation. Surgical excision is the treatment of choice for these cysts.
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What are utricle cysts, and how do I cure them?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 52 years old. During my general health checkup, in the report of US abdomen, I noticed that tiny midline prostatic cyst likely utricle cyst, measuring 0.2 x 0.2 inch. Please inform me the impact of the cyst and the medication for the cure. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your age is 52, and I assume that you have finished your family. At your age, if you do not have any symptoms like pain on ejaculation or fever or urine infections, then nothing is required. We do treatment in a young patient who could not conceive because of cyst or for ... Read Full »
Does my abdominal ultrasound indicate prostatic cyst?
Query: Hello doctor, I am turning 40-year-old in a few days. For the past two months, I have been experiencing symptoms such as gas and a burning sensation. Three weeks ago, I noticed some black specks in my stool but could not determine if it was blood, so I decided to visit a gastro clinic. The doctor co... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. I would like to inform you that the prostatic cyst is a fluid-filled sac in the prostate that is typically benign and present since birth but becomes detectable in adulthood. There is no need to worry about it. I hope th... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I had been having a few bouts of hematospermia and went to see a urologist. After an ultrasound and rectal examination, he said I have a small stone in my seminal vesicle. He told me that as long as I do not have prolonged bleeding or any pain, it is just something that I have to live wi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to cliniq.com. Thanks for consulting with us. The causes of hematospermia are inflammatory and benign like prostatitis, inflammation of seminal vesicles, inflammation of ejaculatory ductus, prostatic cysts or prostatic calcification or stone. Other causes are malignant, like cancers. Sin... Read Full »
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