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Medical illustration of a sagittal section of the human male reproductive system, showing the prostate gland, seminal vesicles, urinary bladder, urethra, rectum, and associated ducts and glands, each labeled for anatomical reference.
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Medical illustration of a sagittal section of the human male reproductive system, showing the prostate gland, seminal vesicles, urinary bladder, urethra, rectum, and associated ducts and glands, each labeled for anatomical reference.
Sagittal section of the male reproductive organs, showing the prostate gland, seminal vesicles, and ductus (vas) deferens.

The prostatic utricle, also known as Weber's corpuscle, is a remnant of the uterus found in males. It is a small pouch lined with mucous membrane, located within the prostate gland. This structure is typically found on the floor of the prostatic urethra, near the colliculus seminalis.12

Congenital cysts of the prostatic utricle are rare and can be associated with other developmental anomalies such as hypospadias or pseudohermaphroditism. These cysts can sometimes cause urinary obstruction by pressing on the bladder neck. The prostatic utricle may correspond to the vagina or uterus in females.32

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  1. prostate gland
  2. reproductive system disease - In the male
  3. Weber's corpuscle
  4. human reproductive system - Ejaculatory ducts

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