Basic Information‌

Category‌: Urinary system disease
Symptoms‌: Anuria, reduced fecal output
Overview‌
Prostatic cysts develop under congenital prostatic malformations accompanied by adenomatous prostatic hyperplasia. Cyst formation results from either:

Prostatic duct obstruction causing secretory fluid accumulation
Embryonic mesonephric duct remnants forming prostatic utricles that retain secretions

Etiology‌
Primary causes include:
Ductal obstruction leading to secretory retention
Persistent embryonic mesonephric duct structures

Clinical Signs‌
Symptoms mirror prostatic hyperplasia:

Dyschezia/stranguria when cysts compress rectum/urethra
Prostatitis if secondary infection occurs

Diagnostic Criteria‌
Definitive diagnosis requires:

Digital rectal/abdominal palpation
Radiographic contrast studies or ultrasonography

Therapeutic Approaches‌

Minimally invasive‌:
Cyst aspiration (temporarily relieves symptoms but risks recurrence/infection)
Intracavitary antibiotic instillation
Conservative management‌ for debilitated patients


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