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Imaging of seminal vesicles: a pictorial review

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The seminal vesicles are frequently overlooked when reviewing abdominal and pelvic imaging studies, and normal variants and pathologic conditions are often missed or misinterpreted. This is largely due to lack of familiarity with the organ, its anatomic variants, congenital abnormalities and disease conditions. This pictorial review aims to familiarize the reader with the range of normal appearances, congenital anomalies and disease entities that involve the seminal vesicles to avoid overtreatment and misdiagnoses.

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We would like to acknowledge that part of the data and images included in this article was previously presented in a poster at the European Society of Radiology (ESR) in 2019. The poster presentation can be accessed at: https://dx.doi.org/10.26044/ecr2019/C-3720

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  2. Department of Radiology, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Riad El Solh, PO Box 11-0236, Beirut, 1107 2020, Lebanon

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Mohsen, Y., Al-Kutoubi, A. Imaging of seminal vesicles: a pictorial review. Abdom Radiol 48, 3469–3487 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00261-023-04019-4

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