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A case of urethral prolapse in a young girl
A Okada1, H Takehara, K Masamune
1First Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Tokushima, Japan.
Acta Paediatrica Japonica : Overseas Edition
|June 1, 1993
Insights
Urethral prolapse is a rare condition in children. This case report details a 4-year-old female with urethral prolapse, reviewing its causes and treatments.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Urology
- Urogynecology
Background:
- Urethral prolapse is an uncommon condition in pediatric patients.
- It involves the protrusion of the urethral mucosa through the external urethral meatus.
Observation:
- A case of urethral prolapse in a 4-year-old female is presented.
- The patient's clinical presentation and diagnostic process are detailed.
Findings:
- The etiology of pediatric urethral prolapse can be multifactorial, including increased intra-abdominal pressure and congenital factors.
- Conservative management is often successful, but surgical options exist for refractory cases.
Implications:
- This report contributes to the limited pediatric literature on urethral prolapse.
- Understanding the etiology and treatment options is crucial for effective pediatric patient management.
Abstract:
Urethral prolapse is rarely reported in the pediatric literature. We report a 4 year old female with urethral prolapse and discuss the etiology and the treatments in children documented in the literature.