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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • Unusual genitourinary activity (UGUA) involves the insertion of foreign objects into the genitalia, often linked to sexual stimulation, psychiatric disorders, or intoxication.
  • Management typically requires retrieval of the foreign bodies and assessment of associated psychosocial factors.

Observation:

  • A 23-year-old female presented with self-inserted foreign bodies in her urinary bladder.
  • Radiography revealed three radio-opaque objects, later identified during cystourethroscopy as two corn-on-the-cob skewers and one battery.

Findings:

  • Surgical retrieval of the foreign bodies was successfully performed using sponge-holding forceps.
  • The patient was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder and received psychiatric treatment.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the complex interplay between psychiatric conditions and unusual genitourinary activity.
  • Effective management necessitates a multidisciplinary approach, combining urological intervention with psychiatric care.