Urethral Catheter Induced Huge Anterior Urethral Diverticulum

Urology. 2020 May:139:e1-e3. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2020.02.017. Epub 2020 Feb 26.

Abstract

We report a 22-year old gentleman who presented with postmicturition urinary dribbling for nearly 1 year along with urinary urgency and frequency. He had a history of brain tuberculosis 2 years back and was hospitalized for 4 months with a urethral catheter. Examination revealed a 3 cm cystic swelling in the penoscrotal junction. On pressing the sac, a gush of urine came out through the urethral meatus. A micturating cystourethrogram revealed a huge anterior urethral diverticulum. Cystoscopic assessment also confirmed the diagnosis and demonstrated transillumination. He subsequently underwent surgical excision of the diverticulum and is doing well on follow-up.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Diverticulum* / diagnosis
  • Diverticulum* / etiology
  • Diverticulum* / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Urethra / diagnostic imaging
  • Urethra / injuries
  • Urethra / surgery
  • Urethral Diseases* / diagnosis
  • Urethral Diseases* / etiology
  • Urethral Diseases* / surgery
  • Urinary Catheters / adverse effects*
  • Urination Disorders / diagnostic imaging
  • Urination Disorders / etiology
  • Urination Disorders / surgery
  • Young Adult