Introduction And Importance: The atypical urethral mucosal outpouching into adjacent tissue is termed urethral diverticulum (UD). Most patients present with a post-void dribble, dyspareunia, and dysuria.
Case Presentation: We reported a 60 years old woman who presented with recurrent urethral discharge, and a palpable lump in the vagina. Cystoscopy showed the location of the diverticular ostium.
Clinical Discussion: Urethral diverticulum (UD) is uncommon and requires a relatively high level of suspicion, particularly in women with symptoms of atypical voiding. The widely-known classic symptoms involve the 'three Ds': post-void dribbling, dyspareunia, and dysuria. For radiological modalities, the transvaginal and transperineal ultrasound (US), Voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG), and cystoscopic examinations should be conducted to establish the diagnosis.
Conclusion: Urethral Diverticulum (UD) should always be considered in cases of urethral discharge and intravaginal mass. A complete history, complete clinical, VCUG, and cystoscopic examinations should be conducted to establish the diagnosis. The technique of three-layer vaginal flap is related to a very good success rate without major complications.
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijscr.2022.106885 | DOI Listing |
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