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Retrovesical masses in men not related to prostatic carcinoma or hyperplasia is an uncommon pathology. Rare masses or unusual manifestations of those common diseases are a diagnostic dilemma. We review our experience in three unusual retrovesical masses in men: carcinosarcoma filling a giant bladder diverticulum; cystic prostatic carcinoma; and acquired cystic dilatation of the seminal vesicle associated with a prostatic carcinoma that obstructed and invaded the vesicle. We report the imaging findings and review the literature. In our experience, the imaging findings are usually not specific for doing a precise diagnosis and biopsy procedures are necessary.
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Received: 18 October 1999; Revised: 13 March 2000; Accepted: 16 March 2000
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García Figueiras, R., Sousa Escandón, A., García Figueiras, A. et al. Unusual retrovesical masses in men. Eur Radiol 10, 1639–1643 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1007/s003300000441
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s003300000441