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  • Pediatric Urology
  • Congenital Anomalies

Background:

  • Congenital urethral polyps are rare developmental anomalies affecting the urethra, predominantly in male pediatric patients.
  • These polyps often manifest as symptoms of lower urinary tract obstruction or voiding dysfunction.

Observation:

  • A case is presented of a young male child with a posterior urethral polyp.
  • The patient exhibited symptoms including urinary retention, hematuria, and constipation.

Findings:

  • The study details the clinical presentation of a posterior urethral polyp in a pediatric patient.
  • A novel treatment strategy for this rare condition is described.

Implications:

  • This report contributes to the understanding of congenital urethral polyps and their management in children.
  • The presented treatment approach may offer a new therapeutic option for this challenging clinical finding.