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  • Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

  • Urethrorrhagia is an uncommon pediatric symptom requiring differentiation from hematuria due to distinct etiologies.
  • Cowper's syringocele is a rare cause of urethrorrhagia in children.

Observation:

  • An 11-year-old male presented with significant urethrorrhagia.
  • Diagnostic imaging included pelvic ultrasonography and retrograde urethrogram.
  • Cystoscopy revealed no intrinsic urethral or bladder pathology.

Findings:

  • Retrograde urethrogram identified extraluminal contrast in the bulbar urethra, consistent with a Maizels' type 3 perforated syringocele.
  • The cystic dilatation of the Cowper's gland duct was visualized.

Implications:

  • Cowper's syringocele can manifest as urinary tract infections, voiding dysfunction, or urethrorrhagia in children.
  • Retrograde urethrogram is essential for diagnosing Cowper's syringocele.
  • Management strategies include surgical intervention for functional impairment or a conservative 'wait-and-see' approach.