background: olive ( olea europea ), from the oleaceae family, is known as a phytoestrogen plant compound, containing lignans and phenolic compounds. some studies have shown phytoestrogens to have spermatogenesis-decreasing effects. objective: the present study investigated the effects of a hydro-alcoholic extract of olive fruit on reproductive argons in male rats. materials and methods: the hyd...

In endemic regions, Mansoni schistosomiasis is responsible for high morbidity-mortality rates due to diseases associated with infestation of the hepatic system. Genital involvement caused by Mansoni schistosomiasis is rare. We report the first case of Mansoni schistosomiasis in the seminal vesicle, which was diagnosed incidentally by means of histopathological study of the prostate and seminal ...

Primary adenocarcinoma of the seminal vesicle is a rare condition with only about 60 cases described in the literature. The unusual characteristics of this disease makes diagnosis difficult and treatment strategies differ as there are no specific guidelines available. This report presents a case of adenocarcinoma of the seminal vesicle with lung metastases in which surgical and chemotherapeutic...