[Prolapse of the urethral mucosa in girls]

Pediatrie. 1990;45(4):259-62.
[Article in French]

Abstract

36 cases of prolapses of the urethral mucosa in young girls are reported. The prolapse often presents as a painless vulvar mass appearing at first to be vaginal. The next common symptom is bleeding. Diagnosis is aided by urethral catheterization. The cause is unknown but increased abdominal pressure plays a major role. The best treatment is a simple excision of the prolapse if medical treatment is not sufficient.

MeSH terms

  • Black People
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Mucous Membrane
  • Prolapse
  • Urethral Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Urethral Diseases / pathology
  • Urethral Diseases / therapy