Urethral caruncle

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Urethral caruncle is a rare benign pathology of the urethra.

General

  • Benign.
  • Typically in post-menopausal women.
  • Reported in men.[1]

Clinical:[2]

  • +/-Dysuria.
  • +/-Hematuria.

Microscopic

Features:[3]

  • Polypoid or sessile lesion - covered with squamous epithelium or urothelium.
  • +/-Inflammation.
  • +/-Dilated blood vessels.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Sriprasad, S.; Kooiman, GG.; Hopster, D.; Muir, GH. (Dec 2003). "Urethral caruncle in a man.". BJU Int 92 Suppl 3: e68. PMID 19125457.
  2. ↑ URL: http://www.riversideonline.com/health_reference/Questions-Answers/AN01214.cfm. Accessed on: 3 February 2012.
  3. ↑ Kim, KK.; Sin, DY.; Park, HW. (Apr 1993). "Urethral caruncle occurring in a young girl--a case report.". J Korean Med Sci 8 (2): 160-1. PMID 8397932.
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