Zinner Syndrome in a Young Male: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
2024
Zinner Syndrome in a Young Male: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Muacevic Alexander, Adler John R, Kummari Satyanarayana, Ranga Mahipal
Primary Institution: All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Nagpur
Conclusion
Zinner syndrome is a rare congenital anomaly that can be diagnosed through imaging and may present with abdominal pain in young adult males.
Supporting Evidence
- Zinner syndrome is characterized by a triad of unilateral renal agenesis, ipsilateral seminal vesicle cysts, and ipsilateral obstruction of the ejaculatory duct.
- The patient was monitored for more than three years without reporting new symptoms.
- Imaging techniques like ultrasound, CT, and MRI were crucial for diagnosis.
Takeaway
Zinner syndrome is a rare condition where a boy is born without one kidney and has a cyst in the other kidney's area, which can cause pain. Doctors can find it using special scans.
Methodology
The diagnosis was established through ultrasound, CT, and MRI imaging.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
A 19-year-old male patient.
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