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Congenital urethrocele in children. A case report
Ines Ben Chouchen1, Faouzi Nouira1, Yosra Ben Ahmed1
1Children's Hospital Bechir Hamza of Tunis, Tunisia; Pediatric Surgery Department B, Tunis, Tunisia.
Insights
Congenital urethrocele, a rare pediatric condition, presents diagnostic ease but management challenges. Early diagnosis and treatment of anterior urethral diverticulum in boys can prevent severe uropathies.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Urology
- Congenital Abnormalities
Background:
- Congenital urethrocele is a rare pediatric condition.
- Diagnosis is typically straightforward, but management is challenging due to potential urethral stenosis.
Observation:
- A case report details a 19-month-old boy with a penoscrotal mass.
- Cystourethroscopy confirmed an anterior urethral urethrocele.
Findings:
- Surgical repair of the urethrocele yielded positive outcomes.
- The study discusses clinical, paraclinical, and therapeutic aspects of pediatric congenital urethrocele.
Implications:
- Early and accurate diagnosis of anterior urethral diverticulum in boys is crucial.
- Awareness of this condition can mitigate the incidence of advanced uropathies.
Introduction:
Congenital urethrocele is a rare disease in children. The diagnosis is often easy but the management remain difficult due to the risk of urethral stenosis form.
Case Presentation:
We report a case of a 19-month-old child presenting with a penoscrotal mass. Cystourethroscopy confirmed the diagnosis of an urethrocele of the anterior urethra. Urethrocele repair was performed with good results. We propose to discuss clinical, paraclinical and therapeutic characteristics of congenital urethrocele in children.
Conclusion:
An early, precise diagnosis and awareness of the anterior urethral diverticulum in boys with obstructive symptoms can reduce incidence of advanced uropathies.
