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ArticleUrology case reports2025

Imaging in Zinner Syndrome, A Case Series: The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing.

V Pramod, S C Sanjay, S Tanuj Sai Kumar

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Article in Urology case reports, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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5 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Laparoscopic Treatment of Zinner Syndrome: A Case Report.The American journal of case reports · 2026
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3 authors.

V PramodDepartment of Radiodiagnosis, Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences Hospital and Research Centre, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka, 560004, India.
S C SanjayDepartment of Radiodiagnosis, Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences Hospital and Research Centre, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka, 560004, India.
S Tanuj Sai KumarDepartment of Radiodiagnosis, Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences Hospital and Research Centre, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka, 560004, India.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Zinner syndrome is a rare congenital malformation of the Wolffian duct with seminal vesicle cyst, ipsilateral renal agenesis and ejaculatory duct obstruction, seen in less than 0.002 % of the male population. An increased awareness among clinicians, urologists, and radiologists is essential, as early diagnosis and management can impact fertility outcomes. This review aims to explain and illustrate Zinner syndrome through imaging case studies. Emphasis is made on considering Zinner syndrome in the differential diagnosis of young males with pelvic pain and renal agenesis, highlighting the importance of radiological evaluation for the management of this uncommon yet clinically significant condition.

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Ejaculatory duct obstructionMale InfertilityMRI pelvisOligospermiaRenal agenesisSeminal vesicle cystTransrectal UltrasoundWolffian duct anomalyZinner's syndrome

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PMID39668978
PMCPMC11635708

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