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Giant calculus in a female urethral diverticulum
A Martínez-Maestre1, C Gonzalez-Cejudo, E Cañada-Pulido
1Hospital Maternal Virgen del Rocío de Sevilla, Spain.
Summary
Urethral diverticula with calculi are rare, but a large calculus (5x6 cm) caused recurrent urinary tract infections in a patient. Local excision of the calculus proved to be an effective treatment.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Urethral diverticula are uncommon conditions.
- Calculi formation within urethral diverticula is a rare complication.
Observation:
- A patient presented with a significant 5x6 cm calculus.
- The patient experienced recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs).
Findings:
- The large calculus was associated with the patient's recurrent UTIs.
- Local excision of the calculus was performed.
Implications:
- Local excision can be an effective treatment for large calculi in urethral diverticula.
- This case highlights a rare presentation of urethral calculi and its successful management.