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[Suburethral cyst. A case report].

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Summary

Suburethral cysts, rare growths from embryonic remnants or gland blockages, are typically located near the urethra. Surgical resection is the primary treatment, with urethral injury being a known risk.

Area of Science:

Urology
Gynecology
Surgical Pathology

Background:

Suburethral cysts are uncommon cystic formations originating from embryonic remnants or paraurethral gland blockages.
They are predominantly found in the proximal two-thirds of the urethra, located posteriorly and laterally.

Observation:

Diagnosis is primarily clinical, often supplemented by radiological studies to confirm the absence of urethral communication.
Surgical resection is the treatment of choice for suburethral cysts.
Potential complications include urethral injury and, rarely, urethral diverticulum.

Findings:

This case presents a 4 x 2 cm suburethral cyst in the distal third, surgically resected.
Postoperative follow-up of 6 months showed the patient remained asymptomatic without complications.

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Histopathological analysis revealed transitional epithelium and squamous metaplasia, consistent with a Skene's gland cyst.

Implications:

This case highlights the successful surgical management of a distal suburethral cyst.
It underscores the importance of histopathological confirmation for accurate diagnosis and classification.
The absence of reported urethrovaginal fistula post-repair contributes to the understanding of surgical outcomes.