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[Female urethral diverticulum calculi: a case report]
K Shiraishi1, S Kakimoto, A Kondo
1Division of Urology, Isahaya Insurance General Hospital.
Hinyokika Kiyo. Acta Urologica Japonica
|November 1, 1989
Summary
A rare case of urethral diverticulum with calculus was treated in a 53-year-old woman. Surgical removal of the stones, composed of calcium phosphate and ammonium urate, was successful.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Nephrology
Background:
- Urethral diverticula are rare congenital or acquired outpouchings of the urethra.
- Calculus formation within urethral diverticula can lead to various symptoms, including swelling and discomfort.
Observation:
- A 53-year-old woman presented with localized external genitalia swelling.
- Urethrography confirmed the presence of urethral diverticular calculi.
Findings:
- Surgical excision of the urethral diverticulum and calculi (urethral diverticulectomy) was performed.
- The calculi were found to be composed of calcium phosphate and ammonium urate.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering urethral diverticular calculus in the differential diagnosis of external genitalia swelling.
- Successful surgical management of urethral diverticular calculus can resolve symptoms and prevent complications.