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A uretheral stone causing urinary obstruction in a paediatric patient
Mansoor Ahmed1, Murad Habib1, Huma Memon1
1Department of Paediatric Surgery, The Children's Hospital, Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Urology Case Reports
|January 31, 2024
Summary
Acute urinary retention in children due to urethral stones is rare. This case highlights the importance of considering urethral stones in pediatric patients presenting with obstructive voiding symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Urology
- Nephrolithiasis
- Urologic Emergencies
Background:
- Urinary retention is uncommon in pediatric patients.
- Urethral stones are a rare cause of urinary retention in children.
- Obstructive voiding symptoms necessitate thorough investigation.
Observation:
- An 8-year-old child presented with acute urinary retention.
- Clinical signs indicated obstructive voiding.
- Imaging confirmed a urethral stone causing complete urinary obstruction.
Findings:
- The pediatric patient experienced acute urinary retention.
- A urethral stone was identified as the cause of obstruction.
- Surgical intervention was part of the multidisciplinary management.
Implications:
- This case emphasizes the need to consider urethral stones in pediatric urinary retention.
- Awareness of rare causes of urinary obstruction in children is crucial for timely diagnosis and management.
- Highlights the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in managing pediatric urologic emergencies.
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