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[Post-traumatic urethral diverticulum in an adult]
Mohamed Benjelloun1, Redouane Rabii, Hicham Guessous
1Service d'Urologie, CHU Ibn Rochd, Casablanca, Maroc. simohamed.benjelloun1@caramail.com
Summary
Traumatic male urethral diverticula are rare. Surgical resection and urethrography led to a good outcome in one case, highlighting diagnostic and therapeutic considerations.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Male urethral diverticulum is an uncommon condition.
- Traumatic etiologies are less frequent causes of urethral diverticula.
Observation:
- A case of traumatic male urethral diverticulum is presented.
- Diagnosis was confirmed using urethrocystography.
Findings:
- Surgical resection of the diverticulum was performed.
- Postoperative urethrography demonstrated a favorable outcome.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering traumatic urethral diverticula in the differential diagnosis.
- Effective management involves accurate diagnosis and surgical intervention.
- Further discussion on diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for this rare condition is warranted.