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Congenital fibroepithelial polyp of prostatic urethra in an adult
F M Mattei1, V Giovannelli, M T Del Vecchio
1Istituto di Anatomia e Istologia Patologica-Università degli Studi di Siena.
Objective:
To describe an unusual case of congenital fibroepithelial polyp of the prostatic urethra in an adult, presented with acute urinary retention.
Methods:
Cystouretrographic, endoscopical and pathological investigations are discussed.
Results:
The definitive diagnosis of the tenth case of this benign lesion was made only after endoscopic resection and pathological examination. The complete resolution of the symptoms has been quick.
Conclusions:
We stress this unusual pathology in order to focus its peculiarity in aetiopathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment.
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