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David H Ballard1, Kyle O Rove2, Douglas E Coplen2
1Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA.
Insights
Urethral fibroepithelial polyps are rare benign tumors in young males. This case highlights successful endoscopic management of a urethral polyp causing acute urinary retention in a 3-year-old boy.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Urology
- Uropathology
Background:
- Fibroepithelial polyps are uncommon benign urethral tumors, primarily affecting pediatric and adolescent males.
- These lesions can lead to significant lower urinary tract symptoms.
Observation:
- A 3-year-old boy presented with acute urinary retention.
- Imaging revealed a large urethral fibroepithelial polyp causing a filling defect on voiding cystourethrogram.
Findings:
- The urethral polyp was successfully diagnosed and treated.
- Endoscopic transurethral resection provided effective management for the pediatric patient.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering fibroepithelial polyps in the differential diagnosis of urinary retention in children.
- Minimally invasive endoscopic techniques are effective for managing urethral fibroepithelial polyps in pediatric patients.
Abstract:
Fibroepithelial polyps of the urethra are rare benign tumors that predominantly affect males in childhood or adolescence. In this report, we present a case of a 3-year-old boy in acute urinary retention with a urethral fibroepithelial polyp manifesting as a large filling defect on voiding cystourethrogram and successfully managed endoscopically with transurethral resection.
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