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[Urinary calculus in the fossa navicularis].
Edgar Antonio Granados Loarca1, Carlos Salazar Monterroso, Carlos Robles
1Servicio de Urología, Hospitol General de Enfermedades, Zona 9, Instituto Guatemalteco de Seguridad Social, Guatemala.
Archivos Espanoles De Urologia
|February 18, 2006
Summary
Meatoplasty effectively treats large urethral meatus stones causing urinary obstruction. This surgical procedure resolves symptoms like dysuria and difficulty urinating in affected male patients.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Surgical Case Reports
Background:
- Urethral meatus lithiasis, though rare, can cause significant urinary obstruction and discomfort.
- Diagnosis often relies on clinical examination, including palpation and observation of urinary flow abnormalities.
Observation:
- A 52-year-old male presented with symptoms of Micturitional Syndrome, including dysuria and difficulty urinating.
- Physical examination revealed induration of the glans penis and a 'water-pipe' appearance of the urethral meatus.
Findings:
- A large calculus was identified within the urethral meatus.
- Surgical extraction via meatoplasty was performed, resulting in a successful outcome.
Implications:
- Meatoplasty is a viable and effective treatment for obstructive urethral meatus stones.
- This case highlights the importance of clinical assessment in diagnosing rare urological conditions.