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Parameatal cyst in a 4-year-old boy
Gérard Lorette1, Marie-Christine Machet, Annabel Maruani
1Department of Dermatology, CHU Tours, Université François Rabelais Tours, Tours, France, lorette@med.univ-tours.fr.
European Journal of Pediatrics
|August 1, 2013
Summary
A rare congenital urethral parameatal cyst was diagnosed in a young boy. Complete surgical resection is the recommended treatment for this benign condition.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Urology
- Dermatopathology
- Congenital Malformations
Background:
- Urethral parameatal cysts are rare congenital anomalies.
- They typically present in prepubertal males.
Observation:
- A 4-year-old boy presented with a translucent cyst near the urethral meatus.
- The cyst was surgically excised for examination.
Findings:
- Histopathology revealed a dermal cystic lesion with a columnar cell epithelium.
- Immunohistochemistry was positive for pan-cytokeratins (AE-1/AE-3) and negative for actin.
- Diagnosis confirmed as urethral parameatal cyst.
Implications:
- This condition is a rare congenital malformation.
- Complete cyst resection is the standard treatment.
- Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for pediatric patients.
