Stone formation in a female urethral diverticulum. Review of the literature

A case of stone formation within a female urethral diverticulum is presented together with a brief literature review. Clinical diagnosis may be suspected if a stony hard mass is palpable on the floor of the urethra. The definitive diagnosis depends upon a plain X-ray film and a retrograde positive p...

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Published in:International urology and nephrology 1989-11, Vol.21 (6), p.621-625
Main Authors: Aragona, F, Mangano, M, Artibani, W, Passerini Glazel, G
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Diverticulum - diagnostic imaging
Diverticulum - surgery
Female
Humans
Middle Aged
Urethral Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Urethral Diseases - surgery
Urinary Calculi - diagnostic imaging
Urinary Calculi - surgery
Urography
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Summary:A case of stone formation within a female urethral diverticulum is presented together with a brief literature review. Clinical diagnosis may be suspected if a stony hard mass is palpable on the floor of the urethra. The definitive diagnosis depends upon a plain X-ray film and a retrograde positive pressure urethrogram. Surgical excision of the diverticulum together with the calculus is best performed by the vaginal route.
ISSN:0301-1623
1573-2584
DOI:10.1007/BF02559619