International Neurourology Journal  2011;15(1):55-57

Calculi in a Female Urethral Diverticulum.

Ji Sung SHIM 1 ; Mi Mi OH ; Jae Il KANG ; Sun Tae AHN ; Du Geon MOON ; Jeong Gu LEE

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Keywords

Female; Urethral diverticulum; Stone

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

English

Abstract

Urinary stones are rarely seen in the urethra and are usually encountered in men with urethral stricture or diverticulum. The case of a 52-year-old woman presented, who consulted for weak stream associated with repeated urinary infections. The diverticulum was approached via vaginal route and the extraction was successful. The patient has been well, with no dysuria, dyspareunia, incontinence for 3-month follow-ups.