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Congenital diverticulum of the urethra
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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[Symptoms of the congenital diverticulum of the urethra
With the diverticulum of the urethra of the hanging section, a tumor-like formation is found that increases during urination. When pressing on it from the urethra, a turbid urine or pus is released. The diverticulum of the urethra of the posterior part is determined through the rectum, it is probed as a testicular tumor, which is emptied upon pressing. The existence of this pathology leads to difficulty and painful urination, infection of the urinary tract. In the narrow neck of the diverticulum, stones can form in it.
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Congenital cysts of urethra
It is extremely rare to diagnose congenital cysts of the urethra - obstruction or obliteration of the outlets of bulbourethral glands. Mikcionnaya cystourethrography allows you to establish a diagnosis. Treatment operative.
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Treatment of the congenital diverticulum of the urethra
The congenital diverticulum of the urethra is treated with surgical intervention.