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Pediatric urethral obstruction caused by Cowper's duct syringocele diagnosed and treated endoscopically: a case

Rifang Pan1, Zhaowei Zhou1, Junzhong Li1

  • 1Department of Pediatric Surgery, Yulin First People's Hospital, Yulin, Guangxi, China.

Urology Case Reports
|July 3, 2026
PubMed

Insights

Cowper's duct syringocele, a rare cause of urethral obstruction in boys, can present with severe voiding issues. Surgical incision of the bulbous ostia effectively relieved obstruction and improved urinary flow in a pediatric patient.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Urology
  • Urethral Obstruction
  • Congenital Anomalies

Background:

  • Cowper's duct syringocele is an uncommon cause of urethral obstruction in children.
  • It is often overlooked and can lead to significant voiding difficulties.

Keywords:
Bulbourethral glandCase reportCowper's duct syringoceleCystourethroscopyUrethral obstruction

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