Paraurethral cysts in two female infants: When opting for surgical procedure
Journal: Pediatric Urology Case Reports (Vol.3, No. 6)Publication Date: 2016-11-01
Authors : Oumarou Habou; Harissou Adamou; Ibrahim Amadou Magagi; Mahamoud Omid Ali; Ousseini Adakal; Hellé Moustapha;
Page : 227-231
Keywords : Paraurethral cyst; children; incision-drainage; marsupialization; surgical treatment;
Abstract
Paraurethral cysts (PC) or Skene's duct cysts are rare cause urogenital masse in females, particularly in newborn or infant. It arise from obstruction of Skene's ducts and diagnosis is usually easy by physical examination. The management of PC is controversial, it can be conservative or surgical. Non regression of cyst after 6 months of following or difficulty in excretion of urine was the indication for surgery. We report two cases of paraurethral cyst in female infant treated by surgical procedure.
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