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Female urethral diverticulum, a rare condition, can present with urinary symptoms and a palpable mass. This case highlights successful surgical removal of calculi within a urethral diverticulum in a 52-year-old woman.

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Area of Science:

Urology
Female Pelvic Medicine

Background:

Female urethral diverticulum is an uncommon condition, frequently diagnosed due to associated complications.
Calculi formation within a urethral diverticulum is exceptionally rare.

Observation:

A 52-year-old multiparous woman presented with dysuria and a painful, hard periurethral mass on the anterior vaginal wall.
Physical examination and imaging, including plain radiographs and endovaginal ultrasound, facilitated diagnosis.

Findings:

The patient was diagnosed with a female urethral diverticulum containing multiple calculi.
Surgical intervention via diverticulectomy proved to be a successful treatment.

Implications:

This case underscores the importance of considering urethral diverticulum in the differential diagnosis of complex lower urinary tract symptoms and pelvic masses in women.
Successful surgical management, such as diverticulectomy, can effectively resolve complications associated with urethral diverticula.