Congenital Anterior Urethral Diverticulum in a Male Teenager: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
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We present the case of a 13-year-old boy with a congenital anterior urethral diverticulum. This is a rare condition in males which can lead to obstructive lower urinary tract symptoms and urosepsis. Diagnosis is by urethroscopy and radiological imaging. Surgical treatment can be open or endoscopic. Long-term followup is required to check for reoccurrence of the obstruction.
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دوره 2011 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2011