Giant urethral diverticulum calculus revealed by peri-urethral abscess

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Published Sep 17, 2018
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Vol. 96 No. 6 (2018): Issue Jun 2018

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Sahbi Naouar
Hamza Boussaffa
Mohamed Amri
Raja Naouar
Salem Braiek
Rafik El Kamel

Abstract

Urethral diverticulum of the male is uncommon. We report a case of bulbar urethraldiverticulum with contained giant calculus presenting as left inguino-scrotal swellingsecondary to peri-urethral abscess in a 40 year-old male. In the light of this case
Weemphasize the importance of investigation for the presence of urethral diverticulum in youngmale individuals presenting with voiding
disturbances to preventrelated complications.

Keywords:

Diverticulum; calculus; urethra; abscess.Résumé

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