Urethral polyp in a young girl: a case report

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  • 女児尿道ポリープの1例

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Urethral polyps are rarely found in young girls. A total of 12 urethral polyps have been described in young girls in the English literature to date. Here we present a case of urethral polyp that was detected in the distal urethra of a 12-year-girl. Her chief complaint was a sudden blood discharge. On examination, a 15 x 9 mm polypoid mass with a 7 mm pedicle was seen protruding from the urethral meatus. The mass was excised under general anesthesia. Histopathologically, the polyp was covered with urothelium and squamous epithelium, and was composed of congested blood vessels and inflammatory infiltrates. These findings were similar to those of urethral caruncles in postmenopausal female. She has been free from recurrence and has had no complications, as of 12 months after excision.

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  • Hinyokika Kiyo

    Hinyokika Kiyo 53 (9), 657-659, 2007-09

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