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Megaprepuce associated with vesicoureteric reflux.

S Cascio1, E Colhoun, P Puri

  • 1National Children's Hospital, Tallaght, Dublin, Ireland.

European Urology
|January 24, 2002
PubMed
Summary

This study highlights the link between megaprepuce and vesicoureteric reflux (VUR) in infants. Circumcision often resolves VUR associated with megaprepuce, improving urinary tract health.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Urology
  • Medical Case Studies
  • Urinary Tract Disorders

Background:

  • Megaprepuce, a condition characterized by an abnormally large foreskin, is rarely associated with other urological abnormalities.
  • Vesicoureteric reflux (VUR) is a condition where urine flows backward from the bladder to the ureters, often leading to urinary tract infections.

Observation:

  • Four male infants presented with symptoms including urine dribbling, penile swelling, and voiding difficulties.
  • Diagnostic imaging, specifically micturating cystourethrogram (MCUG), revealed varying grades of VUR in all four patients.
  • Three of the patients had a documented history of urinary tract infections.

Findings:

  • Following circumcision, two patients experienced complete resolution of VUR.
  • One patient showed partial resolution of VUR after circumcision, with improvement on one side but persistence on the other.
  • In another case, VUR severity was reduced following circumcision.

Implications:

  • This study suggests a potential association between megaprepuce and VUR in pediatric patients.
  • Circumcision may be an effective treatment for VUR when it is associated with megaprepuce.
  • Further research is warranted to understand the underlying mechanisms and long-term outcomes.

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