Report of a Case of Cowper’s Gland Syringocele in an Adult Male Patient
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Cowper’s Gland, Syringocele, Cystic dilatation, MRIAbstract
Cowper’s gland syringocele is a rare and often underdiagnosed condition characterized by cystic dilatation of the Cowper’s gland ducts, presenting with various radiological patterns. This report details a unique case of a giant Cowper’s gland syringocele in an adult male, highlighting the MRI findings and management outcomes.
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