Patient's question:
Recently, I've been experiencing lower abdominal pain. After examination, it was found to be a prostatic cyst. Is a prostatic cyst serious? How should it be treated?Doctor's answer:
Prostate cysts can be transmitted through second-grade neurons and stones. Larger cysts can obstruct the urethra, leading to difficulty in urination. Common symptoms include urinary urgency, frequent urination, difficulty urinating, thin urine stream, and urinary retention. Congenital prostate cysts are often accompanied by other congenital diseases such as hypospadias, cryptorchidism, and renal agenesis. When the cyst is large, a digital rectal examination can detect the cyst in the prostate. Urethral contrast imaging reveals an arcuate impression in the posterior urethra, while MRI and CT can clearly determine its location. Smaller, asymptomatic cysts may not require treatment, while larger cysts or symptomatic small cysts can be treated surgically.