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A urethral diverticulum seen on urethrogram Another view of a urethral diverticulum seen on urethrogram. Urethral diverticulum is often an incidental finding. [2] It can be diagnosed using magnetic resonance imaging and/or micturating cystourethrography. [1] Other studies that can be used to diagnose urethral diverticulum include intravenous ...
Calyceal diverticula are usually asymptomatic, but if a stone becomes lodged in the outpouching, they may present with pain. [14] Urethral diverticula are usually found in women aged 30 to 70 years old, in between 1 and 6% of adult women. Since most cases are without any symptoms, the true incidence is unknown.
Posterior urethral valves (PUV) is an obstruction at the level of the urethra. It occurs in approximately 1 in every 5000 to 8000 live births and only occurs in males. [ 1 ] Since PUV always affects both sides of the urinary tract, patients with posterior urethral valves are at the greatest risk for developing chronic kidney disease and end ...
Urachal diverticulum (vesicourachal diverticulum): the bladder exhibits outpouching [5] Urachal sinus: the pouch opens toward the umbilicus [6] The urachus is also subject to neoplasia. Urachal adenocarcinoma is histologically similar to adenocarcinoma of the bowel. Rarely, urachus carcinomas can metastasise to other regions of the body ...
Symptoms of urethral injury include hematuria, blood at the meatus, and dysuria. [1] If left untreated, complications result in 28–53% of cases; these include permanent curvature of the penis, fistula , urethral diverticulum , priapism , and erectile dysfunction .
A urethral stricture is a narrowing of the urethra, the tube connected to the bladder that allows urination. The narrowing reduces the flow of urine and makes it more difficult or even painful to empty the bladder. [1] Urethral stricture is caused by injury, instrumentation, infection, and certain non-infectious forms of urethritis. The ...
They can also enlarge to substantial proportions and be mistaken for urethral diverticulum or cystocele. [3] [4] In some rare instances, they can be congenital. [2] There is a small association between Gartner's duct cysts and metanephric urinary anomalies, such as ectopic ureter and ipsilateral renal hypoplasia. [5]
A common and usually benign complaint, it may be a symptom of urethral diverticulum, prostatitis and other medical problems. [1] Some men who experience dribbling, especially after prostate cancer surgery, will choose to wear incontinence pads to stay dry. Also known as guards for men, these incontinence pads conform to the male body.