Paraurethral cysts in two female infants: When opting for surgical procedure
Journal Title: Pediatric Urology Case Reports - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 6
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.
Authors and Affiliations
Oumarou Habou, Harissou Adamou, Ibrahim Amadou Magagi, Mahamoud Omid Ali, Ousseini Adakal, Hellé Moustapha
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Paraurethral cysts in two female infants: When opting for surgical procedure
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 examinatio...