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Giant urethral diverticulum's caused by traumatic vesicle catheterization in children: a case report

Khalid Kkhattala1, Mohamed Rami, Aziz Elmadi

  • 1Department of Paediatric Surgery, University hospital of Fez, Fez, Morocco.

The Pan African Medical Journal
|December 22, 2011
PubMed

Insights

Acquired urethral diverticula are rare in boys, often resulting from trauma. This case highlights traumatic catheterization as a cause, emphasizing the need for awareness in pediatric urology.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Urology
  • Urethral Abnormalities
  • Surgical Case Reports

Background:

  • Urethral diverticula, saclike dilations of the urethra, are classified as congenital or acquired.
  • While more common in females, acquired urethral diverticula are infrequently diagnosed in males.
  • Common causes in males include trauma, strictures, abscesses, and post-hypospadias repair.

Observation:

  • A rare case of acquired urethral diverticula in a 6-year-old boy is presented.
  • The condition was attributed to traumatic vesical catheterization.
  • This etiology is less commonly reported for male urethral diverticula.

Findings:

  • The case demonstrates a unique cause of acquired urethral diverticula in a pediatric patient.
  • Literature review supports traumatic catheterization as a potential, albeit uncommon, etiology.
  • Diagnostic and management considerations for pediatric urethral diverticula are discussed.

Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of considering iatrogenic causes for urethral diverticula in children.
  • Underscores the need for careful catheterization techniques in pediatric patients.
  • Contributes to the understanding of rare urethral pathologies in pediatric urology.

Keywords:
Giantchildsurgerytraumatismurethral diverticulumurology

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