HEMOSPERMIA

Haemospermia is a relatively frequent symptom in urology, especially i n young subjects. It is often benign, but is important because of the anxiety it can cause to the patient. The predominant aetiology of haem ospermia is prostatic and seminal vesicle disease. Iatrogenic aetiolog ies, generally without severity, are due to the development of instrum ental diagnosis and treatment in urology. Recent progress in the field of medical imaging, particularly transrectal ultrasonography and magn etic resonance imaging, has greatly contributed to the diagnostic and therapeutic approach to haemospermia.