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Urethral hemangioma managed with sclerotherapy. Case report
A Kardar1, T Sundin, T A Linjawi
1Department of Surgery, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Scandinavian Journal of Urology and Nephrology
|December 1, 1994
Summary
Endoscopic sclerotherapy effectively treated a 15-year-old boy's urethral hemangioma, stopping bleeding and resolving the vascular tumor without causing urethral strictures.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Vascular Surgery
- Pediatric Surgery
Background:
- Urethral hemangiomas are rare, benign vascular tumors that can cause significant morbidity.
- Bleeding per urethram is a primary symptom, necessitating effective treatment strategies.
Observation:
- A 15-year-old male presented with extensive urethral hemangioma causing significant bleeding.
- The hemangioma involved a substantial portion of the urethra.
Findings:
- Endoscopic sclerotherapy was performed as the primary treatment modality.
- The procedure successfully controlled the bleeding.
- Complete resolution of the urethral hemangioma was achieved.
- No urethral stricture formation was observed post-treatment.
Implications:
- Endoscopic sclerotherapy represents a safe and effective minimally invasive treatment for urethral hemangiomas.
- This approach offers a viable alternative to open surgery, preserving urethral function.
- Further studies may explore long-term outcomes and optimal sclerosing agents for urethral hemangiomas.