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Urethral caruncle in a male: a case report
K Karthikeyan1, P K Kaviarasan, D M Thappa
1Department of Dermatology and STD, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Pondicherry, India.
Summary
This report details the first documented case of urethral caruncle in a male patient. This rare finding in the male urethra expands our understanding of this condition.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Pathology
Background:
- Urethral caruncles are typically benign growths found in the female urethra.
- Their etiology and presentation in males are not well-documented.
Observation:
- A case of urethral caruncle is reported in a 60-year-old male laborer.
- The patient presented with symptoms related to the urethral growth.
Findings:
- This represents the first reported occurrence of urethral caruncle in the male urethra.
- Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis.
Implications:
- This case expands the known demographic and anatomical distribution of urethral caruncles.
- Further research may be warranted to understand potential risk factors or unique presentations in males.