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Acute urinary retention in an infant: an unusual presentation of a paraureteral diverticulum
T S Vates1, M H Fleisher, R L Siegel
1Department of Surgery, UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick 08903-0019.
Pediatric Radiology
|January 1, 1993
Insights
A paraureteral diverticulum caused acute urinary retention in a male infant by compressing the posterior urethra. This case highlights the importance of considering this rare condition in pediatric bladder outlet obstruction.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Urology
- Congenital Abnormalities
- Urodynamics
Background:
- Paraureteral diverticula are rare congenital outpouchings adjacent to the urethral orifice.
- They can cause urinary tract issues, including bladder outlet obstruction, though often remain asymptomatic.
- Pediatric bladder outlet obstruction can lead to significant urological complications if not diagnosed and managed promptly.
Abstract:
We present a case of a male infant with no previous urological symptoms who presented in acute urinary retention caused by compression of the posterior urethra by a paraureteral diverticulum. We discuss the etiology, evaluation and management of bladder outlet obstruction secondary to a paraureteral diverticulum in children.