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Assessing Urinary Tract Junction Obstruction Defects by Methylene Blue Dye Injection
Published on: October 12, 2017
[Urethral diverticulum in women]
Maria Gabriela Barslev Jensen1, Charlotte Graugaard-Jensen2,3, Susanne Maigaard Axelsen1,3
1Kvindesygdomme og Fødsler, Aarhus Universitetshospital.
Abstract:
Urethral diverticulum (UD) in women is a rare and complex condition that presents as a diagnostic challenge. The clinical presentation of UD ranges from asymptomatic to urinary tract infections, vaginal mass, and even malignancy. This review investigates current literature regarding clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment, and complications of UD in women. We emphasise the importance of considering UD as a differential diagnosis for women presenting with uncommon urinary tract or pelvic disorders.
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