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Urethral Diverticulum in Young Nulliparous with Unusual Presentation.
Buo-Jia Lu1, Leng Boi Pue2,3, Pei-Ying Wu3
1Chang Gung University, School of Medicine, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
|December 15, 2015
Summary
A rare case of female urethral diverticulum, a cystic swelling near the urethra, was successfully treated. This condition, often overlooked due to diverse symptoms, requires consideration even in unusual presentations.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Gynecology
Background:
- Chronic skenitis can lead to urethral diverticulum formation.
- Female urethral diverticulum presents with diverse and often overlooked symptoms.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a case of female urethral diverticulum.
- To highlight diagnostic and management considerations for this rare condition.
Main Methods:
- Aspiration of a cystic swelling adjacent to the distal urethra.
- Excisional biopsy for recurrent symptoms.
- Surgical enucleation of the urethral diverticulum.
Main Results:
- Histopathology confirmed a urethral diverticulum with fibrous tissue, cystic spaces, squamous epithelium, and inflammation.
- Complete enucleation of the cystic urethral diverticulum was achieved.
Conclusions:
- Female urethral diverticulum can occur in young, nulliparous women.
- Unusual age, location, and presentation should be considered in diagnosing female urethral diverticulum.
- Prompt diagnosis and management are crucial for favorable outcomes.
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