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E P Miranda1, D C Almeida, G P Ribeiro
1Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Brazil. dudu308@yahoo.com.br
Thescientificworldjournal
|July 29, 2008
Summary
Persistent skenitis, often misdiagnosed as urinary infections, requires specific diagnosis. Surgical intervention effectively resolves this condition when antibiotics fail, offering prompt symptom relief.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Skenitis is a rare inflammatory condition affecting the Skene's glands.
- Misdiagnosis as urinary tract infections is common, leading to delayed or incorrect treatment.
Observation:
- A patient presented with persistent symptoms initially attributed to a urinary infection.
- Standard antibiotic therapy proved ineffective in resolving the symptoms.
Findings:
- The persistent skenitis was ultimately diagnosed correctly.
- Surgical intervention led to the prompt and complete resolution of the condition.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of considering skenitis in cases of refractory urinary symptoms.
- Emphasizes the efficacy of surgical management for skenitis when conservative treatments fail.
- Suggests a need for increased awareness among clinicians regarding skenitis diagnosis and management.
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