Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Congenital megalourethra.

R R Kester1, U M Mooppan, H K Ohm

  • 1Department of Urology, Brookdale Hospital Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York 11212.

The Journal of Urology
|June 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Androgens and masculinization of genitalia in the spotted hyaena (Crocuta crocuta). 1. Urogenital morphology and placental androgen production during fetal life.

Journal of reproduction and fertility·1998
Same author

Effects of nonlamellar-prone lipids on the ATPase activity of SecA bound to model membranes.

The Journal of biological chemistry·1998
Same author

Deletion mapping of chromosome 4q in hepatocellular carcinoma.

International journal of cancer·1998
Same author

Activation of a matrix processing peptidase from the crystalline cytochrome bc1 complex of bovine heart mitochondria.

The Journal of biological chemistry·1998
Same author

Structural basis of functions of the mitochondrial cytochrome bc1 complex.

Biochimica et biophysica acta·1998
Same author

Nitric oxide expression in airway epithelial cells in response to tubercle bacilli stimulation.

Respirology (Carlton, Vic.)·1998
Same journal

On the Memoryless Property in Markov Models for NMIBC Cost-Effectiveness Analysis.

The Journal of urology·2026
Same journal

Multi-institutional Assessment of Performance Metrics for MRI-targeted Transperineal Prostate Biopsy.

The Journal of urology·2026
Same journal

Urinary Supersaturation in a Randomized Trial among Individuals with Recurrent Nephrolithiasis comparing Empiric versus Selective Preventive Therapy: The URINE Trial.

The Journal of urology·2026
Same journal

The FDA Should Allow More BCG Strains into the US Market: How Recent Landmark Trials Expose a Regulatory Paradox.

The Journal of urology·2026
Same journal

Let's Shift the Focus from Death to Life after Fournier's Gangrene.

The Journal of urology·2026
Same journal

Endourology and Nephrolithiasis.

The Journal of urology·2026
See all related articles

Megalourethra is a rare congenital penile disorder affecting the corpus spongiosum (scaphoid type) or both corpora cavernosa (fusiform type). This report details three cases and reviews existing literature on this condition.

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Congenital Abnormalities

Background:

  • Megalourethra is a rare congenital anomaly characterized by significant urethral dilatation.
  • It presents in two main forms: scaphoid, involving the corpus spongiosum, and fusiform, affecting the corpora cavernosa as well.
  • Understanding the embryological basis is crucial for diagnosis and management.

Observation:

  • This study presents three pediatric cases diagnosed with megalourethra.
  • Two cases exhibited the scaphoid type, while one presented with the more severe fusiform type.
  • Clinical presentations and initial management strategies are discussed.

Findings:

  • The findings highlight the variable presentation of megalourethra, from the less severe scaphoid form to the more complex fusiform type.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Pathological development of erectile tissues is the underlying cause for both subtypes.
  • Literature review provides context for these presented cases.

    • Implications:

    • Accurate diagnosis and classification of megalourethra are essential for appropriate surgical planning.
    • Further research into the genetic and developmental factors may improve understanding and treatment outcomes.
    • Early intervention can potentially mitigate long-term functional and cosmetic issues in affected individuals.