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[Posterior urethral fibroepithelial polyp in children]

L Nortes Baños1, V J Bañón Pérez

  • 1Servicio de Cirugía Infantil, Hospital Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca, Murcia.

Actas Urologicas Espanolas
|February 18, 2004
PubMed

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Fibroepithelial polyps are rare urethral growths, more common in children. These growths can cause voiding issues and urinary retention, requiring medical consideration in pediatric patients.

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Pediatric Urology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Fibroepithelial polyps are uncommon urethral lesions.
  • These lesions occur more frequently in pediatric patients than adults.

Observation:

  • Two pediatric cases of posterior urethral fibroepithelial polyps are presented.
  • The patients were a 2-year-old and a 5-year-old child.

Findings:

  • Fibroepithelial polyps can manifest as a cause of micturition disorders in children.
  • Urinary retention is a significant symptom associated with these polyps.

Implications:

  • Pediatric voiding dysfunction warrants consideration of fibroepithelial polyps.
  • Early diagnosis and management are crucial for children presenting with urinary retention.

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