Primary Adenocarcinoma of the Seminal Vesicles - a Phan- tom Tumour

Primary adenocarcinoma of the seminal vesicles (ASV) is a very rare neoplasm with less than 50 histologically confirmed cases reported in the literature. The diagnosis is generally difficult and is based on a combination of morphologic, immunohistochemical, and clinical findings, including radiologic examination. It is difficult to make a definitive diagnosis using biopsy, and surgical resection is usually required to determine whether or not the tumour is primary to the seminal vesicles. We present a case of primary ASV found upon investigation of inguinal lymphadenopathy. A history of recent hormonal manipulations for the treatment of infertility may be associated with the development or the progression of this rare tumour.