PRIMARY LEIOMYOSARCOMA OF THE SEMINAL-VESICLE

A case of leiomyosarcoma of the seminal vesicle is described in a 68-y ear-old man. Digital rectal examination and pelvic computed tomography (CT) scan disclosed a large pelvic mass in the region of the prostate , whereas magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) suggested that the mass aro se from the right seminal vesicle. Biopsy of the mass revealed a high- grade malignancy, thus a radical cystoprostatectomy was performed. Pat hologic examination revealed a leiomyosarcoma arising from the right s eminal vesicle. The patient is well and free of recurrent disease 1 3 months following surgery.