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Urethral diverticulum in females.

C R Woodhouse, J T Flynn, E A Molland

    British Journal of Urology
    |August 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary

    Female urethral diverticula present non-specifically, often diagnosed by vaginal palpation and micturating cystourethrography. Surgical excision is recommended due to potential carcinoma association, with a vaginal approach proving effective.

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    Area of Science:

    • Urology
    • Gynecology
    • Female Pelvic Medicine

    Background:

    • Urethral diverticula in females are rare and often present with non-specific symptoms.
    • Diagnosis can be challenging, with suppuration occurring in some undiagnosed cases.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To report on thirteen cases of female urethral diverticulum.
    • To discuss diagnostic methods, surgical management, and potential etiology.

    Main Methods:

    • Case series reporting thirteen female patients with urethral diverticulum.
    • Diagnostic modalities included vaginal examination and micturating cystourethrography.
    • Surgical management involved excision, primarily via a vaginal approach with a described flap incision.

    Main Results:

    • Vaginal palpation and micturating cystourethrography were key diagnostic tools.
    • Ten cases underwent successful excision via a vaginal approach.
    • A laterally based flap incision was used in seven cases without complications; one recurrence was successfully re-excised.

    Conclusions:

    • Female urethral diverticulum diagnosis relies on clinical signs and imaging.
    • Surgical excision, particularly through a vaginal approach, is the recommended treatment, especially given the association with carcinoma.
    • The condition is suspected to be congenital based on histological evidence.

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